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Sankofa United Elementary

Oakland, California · Grades K to 5 · Oakland Unified

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About Sankofa United Elementary

Located in Oakland, California, Sankofa United Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 216 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Oakland. With about 11.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 144 other schools within 5 miles. Oakland Unified runs 83 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Alameda County.

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School facts

Address	581 61st St., Oakland, CA 94609
Phone	(510) 879-2194
School district	Oakland Unified
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	216
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	11.5
Students per teacher	18.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Alameda County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 062805011558). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sankofa United Elementary serve?

Sankofa United Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Sankofa United Elementary?

Sankofa United Elementary reported 216 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sankofa United Elementary?

About 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 216 students and 11.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Sankofa United Elementary a public or charter school?

Sankofa United Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sankofa United Elementary in?

Sankofa United Elementary is part of Oakland Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/oakland-unified/

Where is Sankofa United Elementary located?

Sankofa United Elementary is at 581 61st St., Oakland, CA 94609. The phone number is (510) 879-2194.

How many other schools are near Sankofa United Elementary?

There are 144 other schools within 5 miles of Sankofa United Elementary in our directory.