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Shades Mountain Elementary School

Hoover, Alabama · Grades K to 5 · Hoover City

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About Shades Mountain Elementary School

Shades Mountain Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Hoover, Alabama. Enrollment was 328 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Hoover. With about 27.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. There are 47 other schools within 5 miles. Hoover City runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Jefferson County.

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School facts

Address	2250 Sumpter St, Hoover, AL 35226
Phone	(205) 439-3100
School district	Hoover City
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	328
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.1
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010000701743). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Shades Mountain Elementary School serve?

Shades Mountain Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School?

Shades Mountain Elementary School reported 328 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shades Mountain Elementary School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 328 students and 27.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Shades Mountain Elementary School a public or charter school?

Shades Mountain Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Shades Mountain Elementary School in?

Shades Mountain Elementary School is part of Hoover City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/hoover-city/

Where is Shades Mountain Elementary School located?

Shades Mountain Elementary School is at 2250 Sumpter St, Hoover, AL 35226. The phone number is (205) 439-3100.

How many other schools are near Shades Mountain Elementary School?

There are 47 other schools within 5 miles of Shades Mountain Elementary School in our directory.