Enrollment
601
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260007100492 Charter school
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy — Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Federal NCES profile for Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy reports 601 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Michigan average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 601 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy spends $22,776 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.3% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,776
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 601 Top 83% in Michigan — larger than 17% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.0% +1% vs state
NCES ID 260007100492
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 54.2%
White 36.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 601:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.8%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, which includes Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy.
$22,776
Per student
+44%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.2%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
How many students attend Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has 601 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
55.0% of students at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
The largest demographic group at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 54.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.