Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington Woods Elementary School serves the eastern part of Indianapolis, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99's student population of 361 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99's ranking?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 is ranked #1738 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 often compared to?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99is often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School, William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99?
361 students attend Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 offer ?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 part of?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 located?
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 is located in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Martindale Brightwood.
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