Sankofa Charter School (Closed 2009)

Sankofa Charter School serves 181 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School District Name
Sankofa Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sankofa Charter School?
181 students attend Sankofa Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sankofa Charter School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sankofa Charter School?
Sankofa Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sankofa Charter School offer ?
Sankofa Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sankofa Charter School part of?
Sankofa Charter School is part of Sankofa Charter School District.

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