"Sankofa is a word from the Ghanaian language. It's also a mythical bird that represents looking back at your past and then taking that information to propel your future." This statement came from Tihesha Henderson, the principal of Arlington Woods School 99 and founder of the non-profit organization Sankofa School of Success. Sankofa at AWS is a public school in the Indianapolis Public Schools district teaching children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
The elementary school converted to an Innovation Network School in 2020 and operates under Sankofa to improve students' performance with community support. Henderson was honored with the 2022 IPS Principal of the Year award for her achievement in identifying ways to excel students in becoming well-rounded individuals.
The Sankofa model uses past, successful strategies and a new approach to social and emotional learning to advance students' development. Students grasp mindful techniques through project usage in therapeutic and sensory rooms. The projects help them achieve goals, show empathy for others, establish positive relationships and make responsible decisions in life. After-school activities also aid in building teamwork and social skills. Athletics are available in football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and track & field.
The 38 teachers at Sankofa continuously go through professional development opportunities to advance in skills that help its 484 students grow emotionally and academically. The classrooms are implemented with the best practices in curriculums to provide high-quality education.
Sankofa achieves its mission to create a safe and nurturing environment that meets students' academic, social and emotional needs through mastery of learning, mindfulness and rigorous education.
Arlington Woods Elementary School No. 99
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
5801 E 30th St,
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tihesha Gutherie
Student Teacher Ratio
104:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Niche Grade
D+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
104:1
Teachers
3
Full Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
66%
Hispanic
23.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
White
4.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/15/2017
There are not enough words to describe how bad this school is! My experience there was horrifying, I couldn't believe everyday I was there children as young as kindergarten age were flipping out in the hallways. Screaming and yelling, cursing at teachers. And the teachers had no type of control! I h...
12/9/2015
Our teachers put in 120% daily and love these kids. We have 5 or 6 teachers who have been here for 15 Yeats and jave seen the best and the worst this school has been through but because we are a strong connected group and we start our day together in faith, we continue to strive to make every child...
7/28/2014
My grandson went to this school this past year. My son is trying very very hard to enroll him somewhere else, I have never seen anything like this school, I am not even going to comment on all I feel is wrong. just if you can send your children somewhere else. please do
5/9/2013
Our school is the only "A" school on the East side of Indianapolis, where 84% of the schools rank a "D" or "F". Project:RESTORE, a teacher led turnaround, has been implemented at Arlington Woods Elementary since 2009. 88% of the students pass ISTEP in Math. 94% of the students pass ISTEP in Creative...
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Attendance Zone
About Arlington Woods
List Price Range
$80K - $234K
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$142,242
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Household Income
$42,670
% of College Grads
11.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,257 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
88.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,195 - $2,120 per month
- The Domino
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- 1-2 Baths
- 425+ Sq Ft
- 3200 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave
- Indianapolis, IN
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Arlington Woods Elementary School No. 99 is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Indianapolis Public Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 104:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Arlington Woods Elementary School No. 99 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $142,242. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arsenal Technical High School, Shortridge High School, Arlington Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arlington Woods Elementary School No. 99.