Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Oak Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Mountain Elementary School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Mountain Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Mountain Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inverness Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Mountain Elementary School?
713 students attend Oak Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Oak Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Mountain Elementary School?
Oak Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Oak Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Oak Mountain Elementary School part of?
Oak Mountain Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/10/2008
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