Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy

Located at 1301 Marquette Ave in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, the Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy operates as an open, single-school independent charter district serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within a remote town geographic context in the Sault Ste. Marie area, the academy functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs. The district is positioned within U.S. Congressional District 2601, State Senate District 26037, and State House District 26107, delivering elementary and middle school education tailored to its local community. Families, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can reach the campus directly at (906) 635-5055 or explore its programs online through its official website.

The district maintains a total enrollment of 601 students, comprising 317 female and 284 male learners. Its student body reflects a diverse demographic composition, including 326 American Indian, 217 White, 27 students of two or more races, 22 Hispanic, 4 Black, 4 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Grade-level cohorts range from 69 students in kindergarten to 48 in eighth grade, with the fifth-grade class representing the largest group at 88 students. To support learning and campus operations, the academy maintains a comprehensive staffing structure totaling 257.14 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 98.72 teacher FTEs, 29.4 instructional aide FTEs, and 129.02 support staff FTEs, ensuring robust educational resources and personal attention throughout the academic environment.