OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oak Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Oak Mountain Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Oak Mountain Elementary School, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a key component of the Shelby County School District. Serving a vibrant suburban community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It focuses on building a strong foundational education while emphasizing character development, encouraging students to become responsible and engaged members of their community.
The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and student engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, Oak Mountain Elementary often integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that enrich the educational experience. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Oak Mountain Elementary School at (205) 682-5230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Birmingham, AL with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 729
- Teachers:
- 44.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 729 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.