Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
82%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is ranked #15 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
657 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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