Sankofa Shule Academy (Closed 2008)
Sankofa Shule Academy served 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sankofa Shule Academy School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sankofa Shule Academy is Ingham Academyfamily Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pleasant View Magnet School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reo School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lansing Reo School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 172 students10
0.3 miles
1221 Reo Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620 0.3 PK-3 172 - Lansing Pleasant View Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 507 students10
0.5 miles
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600 0.5 K-8 507 - Lansing Ingham Academyfamily Center Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 72 students
0.7 miles
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692 0.7 7-12 72 - Lansing Attwood School Math: 5% | Reading: 9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 211 students10
0.8 miles
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210 0.8 4-6 211 - Lansing Gardner Academy Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 539 students10
0.9 miles
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120 0.9 4-8 539
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