SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Charter School 70 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sankofa Middle School, located at 111 East First Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operates as part of the Deborah Brown Community School (DBCS) network. The school is rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, cultural awareness, and community responsibility. The name "Sankofa," which originates from the Akan language of Ghana, translates to "go back and fetch it," reflecting the school’s commitment to honoring heritage and history as a foundation for future success.

The institution focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory environment, often employing a curriculum that balances core academics with character development. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, Sankofa Middle School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious and prepared to take on leadership roles within their local and global communities. Their approach typically integrates an appreciation for cultural identity with the technical skills necessary for advancement in higher education.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	67

Black
67 (97.1 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANKOFA CHARTER
Phone:	(918)340-5120
Website:	http://sankofaschooltulsa.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	33	47.1%
Male	36	51.4%
Not Specified	1	1.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

DEBORAH BROWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

DEBORAH BROWN CHARTER

Charter School 208 Students

2 South Elgin Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74120 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd