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).
361
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson K8 International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic14
Black329
Asian4
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • Black
    329 (91.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.9 %)
  • White
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thompson K8 International Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten29
Grade 127
Grade 224
Grade 333
Grade 420
Grade 532
Grade 662
Grade 762
Grade 872
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thompson K8 International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16746.3%
Male19453.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)