Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Oak Mountain Elementary School 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Mountain Elementary School serves the northwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Mountain Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Mountain Elementary School 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 Oak Mountain Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#34 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Mountain Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inverness Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Mountain Elementary School?
675 students attend Oak Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Mountain Elementary School?
Oak Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Oak Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Mountain Elementary School part of?
Oak Mountain Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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