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South Shades Crest Elementary School

Hoover, Alabama · Grades PreK to 2 · Hoover City

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About South Shades Crest Elementary School

South Shades Crest Elementary School is a public school in Hoover, Alabama, serving pre-K through grade 2. It reported 534 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Hoover. With about 35.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Jefferson County. Hoover City runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 23 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	3770 South Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35244
Phone	(205) 439-3000
School district	Hoover City
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	534
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35.5
Students per teacher	15
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 010000700342). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Brocks Gap Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 2 to 5Hoover · 0.8 mi Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Hoover · 1.4 mi Deer Valley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hoover · 1.9 mi Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hoover · 2 mi Crossroads SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Hoover · 2.2 mi Hoover High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Hoover · 2.4 mi Prince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Hoover · 2.8 mi The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Helena, AL · 3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Shades Crest Elementary School serve?

South Shades Crest Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?

South Shades Crest Elementary School reported 534 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 15 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 534 students and 35.5 teachers in federal data.

Is South Shades Crest Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is South Shades Crest Elementary School in?

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

Where is South Shades Crest Elementary School located?

South Shades Crest Elementary School is at 3770 South Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35244. The phone number is (205) 439-3000.

How many other schools are near South Shades Crest Elementary School?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of South Shades Crest Elementary School in our directory.