Oak Mountain Elementary School

5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242

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

713 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

713

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	68
Black	71
Asian	36
Two or More	12
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
519 (72.8 %)
Black
71 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
68 (9.5 %)
Asian
36 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)682-5230
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/omes/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 194