Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools

District Overview
Located along 10854 M 32 E in Johannesburg, Michigan, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a distant rural community in Northern Michigan. Operating as an independent, non-charter district, it maintains three operational school facilities that provide complete educational programming from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a well-balanced student body of 675 children—comprising 351 male and 324 female students—offering a supportive academic journey that guides local youth through every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To foster a robust learning environment, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools leverages a comprehensive workforce totaling more than 216 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional framework is grounded by approximately 85 full-time equivalent teachers and 15 instructional aides, complemented by a broad network of over 116 support staff personnel who ensure smooth daily operations and student services. This substantial staffing commitment allows the district to offer tailored learning experiences and strong community connections. Parents, students, and researchers interested in discovering more about the district's offerings can visit their website at www.jlas.org or contact the central office directly at (989) 732-1773.
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Total Schools
675
Total Students
84.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools
Demographic Student Count
White632
Hispanic14
Black2
Asian3
Two or More14
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    632 (93.6%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:675*
Teachers (FTE):84.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools
Found 3 Schools