LIGHT OF THE WORLD ACADEMY

Light of the World Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Light of the World Academy school district, located in Pinckney, MI with about 223 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Light of the World Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Light of the World Academy (LOTWA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Pinckney, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a personalized approach to education, emphasizing a multi-age classroom model that allows students to progress at their own pace based on mastery rather than age-based grade levels. This student-centered philosophy aims to foster a supportive community environment where individual learning styles are prioritized and students are encouraged to take an active role in their academic journey.

Academically, the academy balances a rigorous core curriculum with a focus on character development and community involvement. By utilizing smaller class sizes and collaborative instruction, LOTWA strives to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families. The school's mission is rooted in the belief that education should be holistic, aiming to develop not just academic proficiency, but also the personal integrity and social responsibility required for students to become successful, contributing members of their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Light of the World Academy at (248) 254-3445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

550 E Hamburg
Pinckney, MI 48169-9105
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Pinckney, MI with about 223 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
Total Students:
223
Teachers:
10.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 223 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIGHT OF THE WORLD ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.