Sankofa Underground North Academy serves 47 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
85%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sankofa Underground North Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sankofa Underground North Academy?
47 students attend Sankofa Underground North Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sankofa Underground North Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Sankofa Underground North Academy offer ?
Sankofa Underground North Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Sankofa Underground North Academy part of?
Sankofa Underground North Academy is part of Sankofa Underground North Academy School District.
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