Sankofa Shule Academy serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sankofa Shule Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sankofa Shule Academy?
197 students attend Sankofa Shule Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sankofa Shule Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sankofa Shule Academy?
Sankofa Shule Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sankofa Shule Academy offer ?
Sankofa Shule Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sankofa Shule Academy part of?
Sankofa Shule Academy is part of Sankofa Shule Academy School District.
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