Oak Mountain Intermediate School

5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/omis/index.htm

619 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Oak Mountain Intermediate School (OMIS), located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent school within the Shelby County School District. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is well-regarded for its focus on fostering a supportive academic environment during the crucial transitional years of upper elementary education. The school's mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote personal responsibility and community engagement.

The school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning. As part of the highly-rated Shelby County system, OMIS maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, often hosting programs and events that bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to challenge students at various developmental stages, Oak Mountain Intermediate works to prepare its pupils for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond.

619

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	65
Black	77
Asian	33
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
426 (68.8 %)
Black
77 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.5 %)
Asian
33 (5.3 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-5220
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/omis/index.htm
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 302

Grade 5 317