School Overview
Thompson K-8 International Academy, located in Southfield, Michigan, is a dedicated educational institution within the Southfield Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive learning environment. As an "International Academy," the school typically emphasizes a globally-minded curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in an interconnected world by blending rigorous academics with social and emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Southfield community and utilizes its location on Lincoln Drive to serve local families with a focus on student achievement and character building. By catering to the K-8 age range, the academy provides a consistent educational experience that allows students to grow and mature within the same school community during their formative years. Interested families can find further details regarding their specific programs, extracurricular offerings, and enrollment information on the district's official website at [www.southfieldk12.org](http://www.southfieldk12.org).
544
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson K8 International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic56
Black444
Asian15
Two or More7
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    444 (81.6%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (10.3%)
  • White
    21 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    15 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southfield Public School District
Phone: (248)746-7404
Website: http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 86
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thompson K8 International Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten60
Grade 157
Grade 267
Grade 363
Grade 460
Grade 586
Grade 648
Grade 747
Grade 856
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thompson K8 International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24945.8%
Male29554.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)