MacArthur K8 University Academy

19301 W 12 MILE RD
Lathrup Village, MI 48076

www.southfieldk12.org

423 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

MacArthur K-8 University Academy, located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution within the Southfield Public Schools district. As a "University Academy," the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for higher education from an early age. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy provides a continuous, stable learning experience that allows educators to build long-term relationships with students and track their academic and social development over nine years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth. As part of the broader Southfield Public Schools community, MacArthur focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and preparation for success in secondary education. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings can find more information through the official district website at [southfieldk12.org](http://www.southfieldk12.org).

423

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacArthur K8 University Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	5
Black	410
Two or More	7

Black
410 (96.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.2 %)
White
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)746-8590
Website:	http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 42