Is Sankofa United Elementary a good school?

Sankofa United Elementary ranks 3065 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sankofa United Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Sankofa United Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sankofa United Elementary?

Students at Sankofa United Elementary are 41% African American, 22% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

What schools do graduates of Sankofa United Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sankofa United Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Claremont Middle High : Oakland Technical High

Sankofa United Elementary

Summary:

Sankofa United Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, California, serving 270 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked 1160 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sankofa United Elementary faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 29.6% in 2020-2021 to 66.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.9% of Sankofa United Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 33.09% for the Oakland Unified district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 30%, while the district and state rates were 25.56% and 35.54%, respectively.

However, the performance of nearby schools, such as Chabot Elementary, which ranks in the top 10% of California elementary schools, demonstrates that high-quality education is achievable, even in urban settings. Addressing the root causes of Sankofa United Elementary's challenges, such as improving attendance and implementing effective instructional strategies, could be crucial in helping the school improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609-1248

(510) 879-2194

District: Oakland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3065^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,578

Students who attend Sankofa United Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Claremont Middle
High:	Oakland Technical High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.9%

White:

22.4%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sankofa United Elementary ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 15^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Sankofa United Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sankofa United Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.9%), White (22.4%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sankofa United Elementary is 16, which is the lowest among 49 elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Sankofa United Elementary employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sankofa United Elementary is $9,578, which is the 4^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sankofa United Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sankofa United Elementary 3065^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sankofa United Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Oakland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Unified 1160^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sankofa United Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sankofa United Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	10.36	4900^th	5113	4.2%
2008	15.36	4642^nd	5113	9.2%
2009	14.67	4751^st	5193	8.5%
2010	19.25	4637^th	5314	12.7%
2011	37.73	3407^th	5377	36.6%
2012	38.47	3356^th	5390	37.7%
2013	10.07	5290^th	5530	4.3%
2015	7.72	5566^th	5611	0.8%
2016	6.61	5564^th	5614	0.9%
2017	6.58	5632^nd	5692	1.1%
2018	4.54	5634^th	5662	0.5%
2019	4.82	5764^th	5789	0.4%
2022	37.36	3270^th	5883	44.4%
2023	50.19	2527^th	5874	57.0%
2024	42.01	3065^th	5862	47.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sankofa United Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.46	5043^rd	5084	0.8%
2019	5.89	5141^st	5173	0.6%
2022	19.95	4660^th	5264	11.5%
2023	28.85	3991^st	5374	25.7%
2024	24.36	4424^th	5511	19.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sankofa United Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.56	5378^th	5492	2.1%
2022	31.92	3581^st	5635	36.5%
2024	50.52	2384^th	5605	57.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sankofa United Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	4.80	5493^rd	5510	0.3%
2022	44.04	2768^th	5663	51.1%
2023	55.10	2175^th	5650	61.5%
2024	41.19	2987^th	5636	47.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sankofa United Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.53	592^nd	700	15.4%
2019	17.05	700^th	747	6.3%
2022	32.91	432^nd	663	34.8%
2023	22.01	568^th	662	14.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sankofa United Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	4.46	1988^th	1999	0.6%
2015	7.52	2395^th	2477	3.3%
2016	5.44	2443^rd	2497	2.2%
2017	5.25	2475^th	2508	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sankofa United Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	0	172	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	188
2007	5	215	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	235
2008	n/a	103	n/a	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	111
2009	1	98	1	4	0	0	7	0	111
2010	3	93	0	8	0	0	12	0	116
2011	8	103	5	16	0	0	21	0	153
2012	6	150	14	20	0	0	15	0	205
2013	17	241	15	24	2	0	13	0	312
2014	21	240	21	24	2	0	20	0	328
2015	17	257	20	40	2	2	24	0	362
2016	17	239	11	37	0	1	21	0	326
2017	14	232	11	38	0	5	17	0	317
2018	7	125	11	25	0	0	19	0	187
2019	6	135	7	21	1	0	19	0	189
2020	2	100	4	13	0	0	13	0	132
2021	40	88	6	25	0	0	33	0	192
2022	41	96	4	32	0	0	38	2	213
2023	67	98	4	43	1	0	53	4	270
2024	52	95	3	41	0	0	38	3	232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sankofa United Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	188	9.0	20.9	67.2
2007	235	14.0	16.8	72.9
2008	111	7.0	15.9	86.5
2009	111	6.0	15.9	74.8
2010	116	6.9	16.8	75
2011	153	n/a	n/a	67.3
2012	205	9.0	22.7	53.7
2013	312	15.0	20.8	70.8
2014	328	16.0	20.5	87.8
2015	362	16.0	22.6	89
2016	326	13.0	25.0	90.2
2017	317	12.0	26.4	89
2018	187	8.5	22.0	90.4
2019	189	8.5	22.2	82
2020	132	n/a	n/a	90.2
2021	192	13.0	14.7	68.8
2022	213	13.0	16.3	69.5
2023	270	14.0	19.2	61.9
2024	232	14.5	16.0	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sankofa United Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	188	9.0	20.9	67.2
2007	235	14.0	16.8	72.9
2008	111	7.0	15.9	86.5
2009	111	6.0	15.9	74.8
2010	116	6.9	16.8	75
2011	153	n/a	n/a	67.3
2012	205	9.0	22.7	53.7
2013	312	15.0	20.8	70.8
2014	328	16.0	20.5	87.8
2015	362	16.0	22.6	89
2016	326	13.0	25.0	90.2
2017	317	12.0	26.4	89
2018	187	8.5	22.0	90.4
2019	189	8.5	22.2	82
2020	132	n/a	n/a	90.2
2021	192	13.0	14.7	68.8
2022	213	13.0	16.3	69.5
2023	270	14.0	19.2	61.9
2024	232	14.5	16.0	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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