South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 439-3000
Fax: (205) 439-3001
District: Hoover City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 573 students
Hoover's South Shades Crest Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Hoover City School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
South Shades Crest Elementary School is a public school in the Hoover City School District located in Hoover, AL. The principal of South Shades Crest Elementary School is Mr Bob Lawry. As of 2012, the students are 61.3% White, non-Hispanic; 25.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 8.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.7% Hispanic; 0.5% Multiracial; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 21.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 61.3% | 64% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 25.5% | 24% | 34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.9% | 7% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5% | 5% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 21.5% | 21% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham National Guard | 17.2 mi. |