Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelham Oaks ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelham Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pelham Oaks's student population of 748 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pelham Oaks ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Oaks is 0.69, which is more 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
#272 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
46%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelham Oaks's ranking?
Pelham Oaks is ranked #272 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pelham Oaks often compared to?
Pelham Oaksis often viewed alongside schools like Pelham Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pelham Oaks?
748 students attend Pelham Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pelham Oaks students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Oaks?
Pelham Oaks has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelham Oaks offer ?
Pelham Oaks offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pelham Oaks part of?
Pelham Oaks is part of Pelham City School District.
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