Below Average
#8117 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sankofa United Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified
581 61st St., Oakland, CA 94609
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,117 of 9,539
In Oakland
#92 of 147
public schools
In district
#47 of 79
Oakland Unified
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Sankofa United Elementary
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About Sankofa United Elementary
Sankofa United Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified. Sankofa United Elementary serves approximately 232 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sankofa United Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,117 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sankofa United Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
82% of students at Sankofa United Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sankofa United Elementary — Students at Sankofa United Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Sankofa United Elementary Compares
See how Sankofa United Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
581 61st St., Oakland, CA 94609
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sankofa United Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sylvia Mendez Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Berkeley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Malcolm X Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Berkeley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ESCUELA BILINGUE INTERNACIONAL (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Peralta Elementary Oakland | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ESCUELA BILINGUE INTERNACIONAL Oakland | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Malcolm X Elementary Berkeley | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| MENTORING ACADEMY Oakland | 0.7 mi | — |
| Claremont Middle Oakland | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Home and Hospital Program Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
| Young Adult Program Oakland | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Oakland International High Oakland | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 Berkeley | 0.9 mi | — |
| Willard Middle Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.7 |
| Emerson Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Oakland Technical High Oakland | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 1.0 mi | — |
| North Oakland Community Charter Oakland | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Maybeck High School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | — |
| WALDEN CENTER & SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,698
Median Home Value
$1,147,900
Median Rent
$2,116/mo
Population
24,854
College Educated
62.2%
Homeownership
32.4%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
35.2
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| Cinnabar Charter Petaluma, CA | 4.4 |
| Cyril Spinelli Elementary Antelope, CA | 4.4 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Yuba City, CA | 4.4 |
| Father Keith B. Kenny Sacramento, CA | 4.4 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.9%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2194
Resources & Links
District
Oakland Unified- District Enrollment
- 33,916
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,181
- District Rank
- #47 of 79
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