J.W. Smith Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bemidji, Minnesota 56601 · Bemidji Public School District
#713 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#25884 of 50,301 nationally
About J.W. Smith Elementary
J.W. Smith Elementary is a public elementary located in Bemidji, in the Bemidji Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 238 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 713th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 238.
There are 14 schools in Bemidji; J.W. Smith Elementary ranks 10th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J.W. Smith Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J.W. Smith Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Treknorth High School
Bemidji · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 1.5 km away
Trek North Middle School
Bemidji · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
109 students · 1.5 km away
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Bemidji · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
133 students · 2.0 km away
Bemidji Middle
Bemidji · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students · 2.0 km away
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Bemidji · Charter high · Grades 9–12
83 students · 2.2 km away
Voyageurs Expeditionary MS
Bemidji · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
44 students · 2.2 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
320 students · 3.7 km away
Bemidji Senior High
Bemidji · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,537 students · 3.8 km away
Paul Bunyan Center
Bemidji · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students · 4.0 km away
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
667 students · 4.3 km away
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North Branch Area Education Center
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J.a. Hughes Elementary
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237 students
Birch Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Lincoln School
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
236 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J.W. Smith Elementary a good school?
J.W. Smith Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #713 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J.W. Smith Elementary rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary ranks #713 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #25884 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J.W. Smith Elementary?
J.W. Smith Elementary had 238 students in 2025.
Is J.W. Smith Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J.W. Smith Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J.W. Smith Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J.W. Smith Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.