Light of the World Academy

Pinckney, Michigan — 1 schools

246
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,061
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 smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 222 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Livingston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,061 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 6.5% local, 90.4% state, and 3.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #522 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

Light of the World Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Light of the World Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Light of the World Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.1%
Federal
90.4%
State
6.5%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
522 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Livingston County county, where this district is located.

$1,005
Studio/mo
$1,264
1 BR/mo
$1,457
2 BR/mo
$2,026
3 BR/mo
$2,285
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Light of the World Academy?

Light of the World Academy has 1 schools, 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 $10,061 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #522 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Light of the World Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Livingston County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 42/100, ranking #522 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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