Sankofa Montessori serves 144 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sankofa Montessori's student population of 144 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sankofa Montessori is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
69%
36%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sankofa Montessori?
144 students attend Sankofa Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sankofa Montessori students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sankofa Montessori?
Sankofa Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sankofa Montessori offer ?
Sankofa Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sankofa Montessori part of?
Sankofa Montessori is part of State Specialty Schools II- Sankofa Montessori.
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