Oxmoor K5

Summary:

Oxmoor K5 is an elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 478 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oxmoor K5 stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (91.84%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40.15% to 86.90% African American. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the Birmingham City and Alabama state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Oxmoor K5's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 24.36%, compared to 19.58% for Birmingham City and 42.16% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom 20% of Alabama elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 556 out of 684 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Gwin Elementary and Shades Mountain Elementary, which are part of the higher-performing Hoover City School District, Oxmoor K5 consistently underperforms academically. These surrounding schools have significantly higher proficiency rates, higher rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which at Oxmoor K5 ranges from 84.43% to 85.74%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211

(205) 231-1200

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
556^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,144

Students who attend Oxmoor K5 usually attend:

Middle:	Jones Valley Middle School
High:	Wenonah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.8%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oxmoor K5 ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 8^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.8%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxmoor K5 is 18.3. 14 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oxmoor K5 employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxmoor K5 is $11,144, which is the 10^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oxmoor K5:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxmoor K5 556^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Oxmoor K5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oxmoor K5

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Rank History for all students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	7.57	666^th	691	3.6%
2017	8.53	657^th	688	4.5%
2018	17.76	569^th	680	16.3%
2019	13.67	608^th	681	10.7%
2021	8.56	677^th	692	2.2%
2022	11.72	622^nd	687	9.5%
2023	22.74	527^th	680	22.5%
2024	19.37	556^th	684	18.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	18.52	306^th	344	11.0%
2022	11.21	340^th	345	1.4%
2024	16.80	368^th	395	6.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	12.42	525^th	567	7.4%
2018	20.85	553^rd	651	15.1%
2019	17.48	579^th	649	10.8%
2021	9.69	643^rd	653	1.5%
2022	14.68	590^th	651	9.4%
2023	28.44	470^th	623	24.6%
2024	21.19	547^th	670	18.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	10.81	599^th	639	6.3%
2018	21.56	528^th	640	17.5%
2019	14.13	580^th	646	10.2%
2021	8.57	649^th	656	1.1%
2022	15.00	580^th	656	11.6%
2023	33.75	439^th	645	31.9%
2024	23.39	508^th	650	21.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.56	620^th	639	3.0%
2018	16.68	557^th	650	14.3%
2019	14.40	582^nd	650	10.5%
2021	9.40	648^th	669	3.1%
2022	10.88	626^th	669	6.4%
2023	18.19	527^th	649	18.8%
2024	17.97	542^nd	655	17.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Oxmoor K5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	35.83	286^th	423	32.4%
2019	28.91	338^th	426	20.7%
2021	16.53	413^th	426	3.1%
2022	24.80	348^th	426	18.3%
2023	42.95	228^th	427	46.6%
2024	37.76	257^th	420	38.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oxmoor K5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	7	503	0	5	0	0	2	517
2016	5	544	2	9	0	1	1	562
2017	5	514	5	16	0	1	7	548
2018	10	496	0	16	1	1	9	533
2019	8	488	0	19	0	1	4	520
2020	8	463	0	8	0	0	4	483
2021	7	446	5	8	0	0	4	470
2022	3	427	5	14	0	0	7	456
2023	5	439	5	19	0	0	10	478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oxmoor K5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	517	24.0	21.5	69.4
2016	562	27.0	20.8	72.4
2017	548	30.0	18.2	76.1
2018	533	29.0	18.3	88.9
2019	520	26.0	20.0	88.5
2020	483	27.0	17.8	84.9
2021	470	27.0	17.4	85.7
2022	456	20.0	22.8	84.4
2023	478	26.0	18.3	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oxmoor K5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	517	24.0	21.5	69.4
2016	562	27.0	20.8	72.4
2017	548	30.0	18.2	76.1
2018	533	29.0	18.3	88.9
2019	520	26.0	20.0	88.5
2020	483	27.0	17.8	84.9
2021	470	27.0	17.4	85.7
2022	456	20.0	22.8	84.4
2023	478	26.0	18.3	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxmoor K5

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,177 (19.5%)	$8,966 (80.5%)	$11,144

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxmoor K5

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 608^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 527^th of 680 Elementary schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oxmoor K5)	25.7	39.7	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	30.8	19.1	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oxmoor K5)	27.9	7.6	20.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	11.2	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oxmoor K5)	33.3	15.9	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)	21.3	12.6	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	478	8.1%
African American	488	439	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	19	19
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	8	5	37.5%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.5%	85.4%	3.1%

Schools Near Oxmoor K5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oxmoor K5	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Sydney Drive	Birmingham	35211	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1200	478	26	18.3	85.4%	5 (1.0%)	439 (91.8%)	19 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	19.4	556^th of 684 public elementary schools	18.7%		22.7	527^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.5%	29	24.4	29.3	16.9	18.4	39.7	36.8	34.5	$11,144	$2,177	$8,966
Bluff Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	569 Park Avenue	Hoover	35226	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	No	(205) 439-2800	581	41	14.3	21.2%	466 (80.2%)	59 (10.2%)	32 (5.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	95.4	20^th of 684 public elementary schools	97.1%		95.4	22^nd of 680 public elementary schools	96.8%	2	80.0	80.7	73.4	68.7	91.3	85.5	87.2	$11,050	$854	$10,194
Lipscomb Elementary School	Public	K-5	5605 10th St S	Lipscomb	35020	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4550	259	14	19.1	95.8%	17 (6.6%)	104 (40.2%)	132 (51.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	58.2	283^rd of 684 public elementary schools	58.6%		38.7	427^th of 680 public elementary schools	37.2%	144	50.0	54.3	20.4	45.7	65.0	65.7	54.6	$12,868	$2,844	$9,983
Shades Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Sumpter St	Hoover	35226	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 439-3100	330	23	14.2	47.6%	187 (56.7%)	55 (16.7%)	32 (9.7%)	24 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.4%)	90.1	51^st of 684 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.1	44^th of 680 public elementary schools	93.5%	7	67.4	80.7	55.8	70.2	76.2	86.5	81.4	$14,266	$1,129	$13,137
Midfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	416 Parkwood St	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 923-7727	390	17	22.9	84.4%	1 (0.3%)	337 (86.4%)	43 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	11.8	619^th of 684 public elementary schools	9.5%		12.6	601^st of 680 public elementary schools	11.6%	18	8.3	9.0		25.4	20.3	37.3		$11,182	$1,903	$9,275
Richard Arrington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Jefferson Avenue SW	Birmingham	35211	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1130	374	18	20.7	77.3%	2 (0.5%)	325 (86.9%)	47 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.7	634^th of 684 public elementary schools	7.3%		6.9	670^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.5%	36	14.9	2.1	16.7	4.3	44.7	19.6	37.3
Hall Kent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Hall Ave	Homewood	35209	Jefferson County	Homewood City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 423-2430	726	47	15.4	33.5%	427 (58.8%)	166 (22.9%)	85 (11.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	78.3	131^st of 684 public elementary schools	80.8%		86.1	70^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.7%	61	47.6	54.0	59.0	59.6	65.8	72.0	80.3	$11,658	$1,159	$10,477
Glen Oaks Elementary School	Public	3-5	1301 Highland Dr	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 783-6837	324	15	20.9	69.8%	0 (0.0%)	309 (95.4%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11.1	629^th of 684 public elementary schools	8.0%		10.6	624^th of 680 public elementary schools	8.2%	5	24.3	6.1	10.1	12.1	41.7	26.3	27.6	$9,867	$1,722	$8,027
Gwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1580 Patton Chapel Road	Hoover	35226	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 439-2600	515	41	12.4	43.9%	261 (50.7%)	134 (26.0%)	91 (17.7%)	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	82.1	105^th of 684 public elementary schools	84.6%		82.8	94^th of 680 public elementary schools	86.2%	11	54.8	57.5	67.1	56.3	71.3	69.6	83.1	$12,168	$1,578	$10,589
West End Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 Pearson Avenue SW	Birmingham	35211	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1742	503	25	20.1	80.7%	2 (0.4%)	459 (91.3%)	40 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.1	665^th of 684 public elementary schools	2.8%		7	667^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.9%	2	10.1	11.0	4.0	9.5	27.5	28.8	27.0	$10,378	$1,589	$8,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Oxmoor K5

Is Oxmoor K5 a good school?

Oxmoor K5 ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Alabama elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Oxmoor K5?

Students at Oxmoor K5 are 92% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

What district is Oxmoor K5 in?

Birmingham City

How many students attend Oxmoor K5?

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Oxmoor K5.

What schools do graduates of Oxmoor K5 attend?

Students who attend Oxmoor K5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jones Valley Middle School
High : Wenonah High School

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