OXMOOR K5
Oxmoor K5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 533 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Oxmoor K5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oxmoor Valley Elementary School (often referred to as Oxmoor K-5) is a public school located in the Oxmoor Valley community of Birmingham, Alabama, and is part of the Birmingham City Schools system. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment. It is committed to fostering student growth through a standard core curriculum while promoting community involvement and character development.
As a member of the Birmingham City Schools district, the school utilizes the district’s established educational resources and initiatives to prepare students for middle school success. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment where teachers focus on literacy, mathematics, and social development. Parents and community members can find additional details regarding specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, and school news by visiting their official website at http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/oxmoor.
For more information, contact Oxmoor K5 at (205) 231-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/oxmoor
OXMOOR K5 is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Birmingham City
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 533 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OXMOOR K5 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- White
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.