- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Birmingham, AL
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Mountain Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010303000324
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Mountain Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Oak Mountain Intermediate School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010303000324 · Birmingham, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 16.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Oak Mountain Intermediate School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oak Mountain Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 636
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
636 students
What this shows Oak Mountain Intermediate School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Mountain Intermediate School compares
Oak Mountain Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 60% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Oak Mountain Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Mountain Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Mountain Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Birmingham
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Mountain Intermediate School
How many students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Intermediate School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
23.3% of students at Oak Mountain Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Mountain Intermediate School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Mountain Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Oak Mountain Intermediate School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.