Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy

SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Michigan — 1 schools

596
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,776
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy operates 1 public schools serving 596 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 601 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chippewa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,776 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 37.3% local, 50.2% state, and 12.5% 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 — 73/100, ranked #70 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 601:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.1% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy student-counselor ratio is 601:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is typically wider than the Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.5%
Federal
50.2%
State
37.3%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
70 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$735
Studio/mo
$823
1 BR/mo
$1,066
2 BR/mo
$1,278
3 BR/mo
$1,411
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy.

White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 54.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

601:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy

School Enrollment
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter
601

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 596 students.

How much does Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy spend per student?

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy spends $22,776 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #70 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy students are 36.1% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #70 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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