Pelham Oaks
Tel:
(205)624-3703
- Pelham Oaks serves 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Pelham Oaks places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Pelham Oaks's student population of 658 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pelham Oaks's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pelham Oaks is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #250 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 33% |
| White | 50% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pelham Oaks is Pelham High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverchase Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pelham Ridge (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelham Pelham Ridge Grades: K-5 | 822 students
1.1 miles
251 Applegate Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(205)624-3704 1.1 K-5 822 - Pelham Pelham High School Grades: 9-12 | 964 students
1.8 miles
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205)624-3701 1.8 9-12 964 - Birmingham Riverchase Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
3.0 miles
853 Willow Oak Dr
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)624-3702 3.0 6-8 737 - Helena Helena Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 865 students
3.4 miles
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205)682-5540 3.4 K-2 865 - Birmingham Riverchase Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 690 students
3.5 miles
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-3400 3.5 K-5 690
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