Roots Activity Learning Center
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.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Roots Activity Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Reviews
5 5/26/2020
Great school for Africans educational needs. Time to infuse Africanism in our curricular is now. God willing, there will be a model of Roots in Nigeria before the next academic year. I hope there will b great support from Mother Root, USA.
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