Roots Activity Learning Center
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Roots Activity Learning Center is to promote and secure the connection of mother Africa within our children, to prepare students to break the chains of psychological conditioning that attempts to keep them powerless in all phases of society, provide students with a strong African-centered learning environment, guide students toward academic excellence, exemplary character and social responsibility, and encourage success leading to self-reliance and economical, social and political contributions to society....
School Overview:
Roots Activity Learning Center |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | District Of Columbia County, DC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 99 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 69% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 31 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The mission of Roots Activity Learning Center is to promote and secure the connection of mother Africa within our children, to prepare students to break the chains of psychological conditioning that attempts to keep them powerless in all phases of society, provide students with a strong African-centered learning environment, guide students toward academic excellence, exemplary character and social responsibility, and encourage success leading to self-reliance and economical, social and political contributions to society.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20011) | School Zip (20011) |
(DC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 57,444 people | 572,059 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 50% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.1 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,757 | $47,150 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 65 years old | 61 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20011) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 44% / 56% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Preparatory School Of The District Of Columbia - 11 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- John Nevins Andrews School - 226 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- The Washington-mclaughlin Christian School - 158 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Nativity Catholic Academy - 217 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- The Bridges Academy - 165 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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