Sankofa Montessori serves 88 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sankofa Montessori is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
75%
36%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sankofa Montessori?
88 students attend Sankofa Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sankofa Montessori students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sankofa Montessori?
Sankofa Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sankofa Montessori offer ?
Sankofa Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sankofa Montessori part of?
Sankofa Montessori is part of State Specialty Schools II- Sankofa Montessori School District.
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