Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School
1301 Marquette Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
389 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School, located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, is a unique public school academy that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is deeply committed to integrating Anishinaabe culture, language, and values into a rigorous academic curriculum. By fostering a learning environment that celebrates Indigenous heritage, the school aims to empower students to succeed academically while maintaining a strong sense of identity and community connection.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a significant emphasis on holistic student development, incorporating traditional teachings and experiential learning opportunities. As a community-focused institution, JKL Bahweting serves as an important educational hub for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in the region, striving to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern educational standards. Through its partnership with local tribes and its focus on character building, the school prepares its graduates to become culturally grounded, lifelong learners.
389
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
38.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    389 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School
Phone: (906)635-5055
Website: http://www.jklschool.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 38.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 386
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 42
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio