Below Average
#8117 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sankofa United Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
581 61st St., Oakland, CA 94609
- Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sankofa United Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2018, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sankofa United Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,698
Median home value
$1,147,900
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peralta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Escuela Bilingue InternacionalPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Malcolm X ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Home and Hospital ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #47 of 79
- District spending per student
- $22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sankofa United Elementary is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sankofa United Elementary
Sankofa United Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,117 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sankofa United Elementary
What grades does Sankofa United Elementary serve?
Sankofa United Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sankofa United Elementary?
Sankofa United Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sankofa United Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sankofa United Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sankofa United Elementary rank in CA?
Sankofa United Elementary ranks #8,117 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sankofa United Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sankofa United Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sankofa United Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sankofa United Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sankofa United Elementary a charter school?
No, Sankofa United Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sankofa United Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sankofa United Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sankofa United Elementary?
71.1% of students at Sankofa United Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.9%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2194
- Area population (ZIP 94609)
- 24,854
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94609; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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