Light of the World Academy

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Pinckney, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Light of the World Academy #447 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,805 per pupil, Light of the World Academy ranks #791 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

246
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,805
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Light of the World Academy operates 1 public schools serving 246 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Livingston County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,805 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.5% local, 90.4% state, and 3.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #447 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 40.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.0% White, 3.2% African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Light of the World Academy, enrolling 222 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Light of the World Academy accounts for 90.2% of all Light of the World Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Light of the World Academy a distant remainder — means Light of the World Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Light of the World Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 40.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.1%
Federal
90.4%
State
6.5%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
447 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Light of the World Academy.

White 95.0%
African American 3.2%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Light of the World Academy

School Enrollment
Light of the World Academy
Charter
222

How Light of the World Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Greater Heights Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Flex High School of Michigan Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Gratiot-Isabella Resd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
The Greenspire School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Light of the World Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Light of the World Academy?

Light of the World Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 246 students.

How much does Light of the World Academy spend per student?

Light of the World Academy spends $9,805 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #447 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Light of the World Academy?

Light of the World Academy students are 95.0% White, 3.2% African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Light of the World Academy?

Light of the World Academy has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #447 out of 702 districts in Michigan.