Enrollment
544
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson K8 International Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson K8 International Academy
Thompson K8 International Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 544 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 508 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Southfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students): Thompson K8 International Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 11:1).
Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students) and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students) alongside Thompson K8 International Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thompson K8 International Academy compares
Thompson K8 International Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes Thompson K8 International Academy.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thompson K8 International Academy a good school?
Thompson K8 International Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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