- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southfield, MI
Thompson K8 International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thompson K8 International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263231008202
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson K8 International Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson K8 International Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson K8 International Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231008202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Thompson K8 International Academy held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 263231008202 · Southfield, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 17.5:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Thompson K8 International Academy held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thompson K8 International Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- This school
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- Glenn W Levey 354
Glenn W Levey Middle School
354 students
What this shows Thompson K8 International Academy reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson K8 International Academy compares
Thompson K8 International Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
White 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Thompson K8 International Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson K8 International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson K8 International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Southfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson K8 International Academy
How many students attend Thompson K8 International Academy?
Thompson K8 International Academy has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson K8 International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson K8 International Academy is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson K8 International Academy?
64.5% of students at Thompson K8 International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson K8 International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Thompson K8 International Academy is African American at 81.6% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson K8 International Academy?
Thompson K8 International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thompson K8 International Academy rank among elementary schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson K8 International Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Thompson K8 International Academy, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students), and Alice M Birney K8 School (452 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.