Enrollment
222
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinckney, MI
Light of the World Academy
Federal NCES profile for Light of the World Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260109608751Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Light of the World Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 222
- students enrolled
Light of the World Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Light of the World Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260109608751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Light of the World Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Light of the World Academy
Light of the World Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Pinckney, Michigan, enrolling 222 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Light of the World Academy spends $9,758 per pupil, 28% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Light of the World Academy is a single-school charter district, so Light of the World Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Light of the World Academy compares
Light of the World Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Light of the World Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Light of the World Academy, which includes Light of the World Academy.
$9,758
Per student
-28%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 90.4%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Light of the World Academy
How many students attend Light of the World Academy?
Light of the World Academy has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinckney, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Light of the World Academy?
18.3% of students at Light of the World Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Light of the World Academy?
The largest demographic group at Light of the World Academy is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Pinckney, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Light of the World Academy?
Light of the World Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Light of the World Academy a good school?
Light of the World Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Light of the World Academy?
None; Light of the World Academy is a single-school charter district, and Light of the World Academy is its only campus.
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