- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Oxmoor K5
Federal NCES profile for Oxmoor K5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039002354
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxmoor K5 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #9 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxmoor K5 has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxmoor K5 ranks #9 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039002354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Oxmoor K5 held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010039002354 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 19.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Oxmoor K5 held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oxmoor K5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school
Oxmoor K5
512 students
What this shows Oxmoor K5 reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxmoor K5 compares
Oxmoor K5 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Oxmoor K5 is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxmoor K5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxmoor K5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oxmoor K5
How many students attend Oxmoor K5?
Oxmoor K5 has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxmoor K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxmoor K5 is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxmoor K5?
81.6% of students at Oxmoor K5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxmoor K5?
The largest demographic group at Oxmoor K5 is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxmoor K5?
Oxmoor K5 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oxmoor K5 rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxmoor K5 ranks #9 of 38 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 schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Oxmoor K5, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.