Light of the World Academy

www.lightoftheworldacademy.org

Charter School 246 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

246

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Light of the World Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	3
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
232 (94.3 %)
Black
7 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Light of the World Academy
Phone:	(248)254-3445
Website:	http://www.lightoftheworldacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 12