Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cahaba Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cahaba Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Cahaba Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cahaba Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahaba Elementary School's ranking?
Cahaba Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cahaba Elementary School often compared to?
Cahaba Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cahaba Elementary School?
547 students attend Cahaba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cahaba Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cahaba Elementary School?
Cahaba Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cahaba Elementary School offer ?
Cahaba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cahaba Elementary School part of?
Cahaba Elementary School is part of Trussville City School District.
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