At a glance
Reported students
312
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
University Elementary School Academy: 312 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4:1
What the reported data says about University Elementary School Academy
University Elementary School Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lathrup Village. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 312 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking University Elementary School Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black94.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Morris Adler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Alice M Birney K8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
452 reported students
McIntyre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Thompson K8 International Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
544 reported students
University Middle School Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Public schools near University Elementary School Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntyre Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 162 | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Academy PK3 Elementary · Charter · Crescent Academy | PK–03 | 249 | 0.8 mi |
| Alice M Birney K8 School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | PK–08 | 452 | 0.8 mi |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 527 | 1.5 mi |
| Morris Adler Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 355 | 1.6 mi |
| Beverly Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham Public Schools | KG–05 | 296 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Elementary School Academy
What grades does University Elementary School Academy serve?
University Elementary School Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southfield Public School District.
How many students attend University Elementary School Academy?
University Elementary School Academy reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 121 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Elementary School Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 312 students and 15.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University Elementary School Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Elementary School Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of University Elementary School Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University Elementary School Academy in?
University Elementary School Academy is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University Elementary School Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McIntyre Elementary School (0.4 mi), Crescent Academy PK3 (0.8 mi), Alice M Birney K8 School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.