Laurus Academy

laurus.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 749 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Laurus Academy, located in Southfield, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates under a partnership with a local board of directors. Its educational philosophy is centered on a structured curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, with a particular focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, while often integrating character-based development into the daily classroom experience.

The school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory foundation for its students. Beyond its academic focus, Laurus Academy encourages a supportive community environment that prioritizes strong communication between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on personal responsibility and moral character, the school aims to prepare children not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

749

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurus Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	18
Black	675
Asian	2
Two or More	48
American Indian	4

Black
675 (90.1 %)
Two or More
48 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurus Academy
Phone:	(248)799-8401
Website:	http://laurus.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 82

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 87