Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sankofa United Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Sankofa United Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sankofa United Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sankofa United Elementary School?
232 students attend Sankofa United Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sankofa United Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sankofa United Elementary School?
Sankofa United Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sankofa United Elementary School offer ?
Sankofa United Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sankofa United Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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