Gene Dillon Elementary School vs J.W. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
667 students
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
| Measure | Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji, Minnesota | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 923 | #713 of 923 |
| National rank | #22354 of 50,301 | #25884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 667 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54.5% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 48.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 45%).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44.5%).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 238.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gene Dillon Elementary School better than J.W. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gene Dillon Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 48.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gene Dillon Elementary School and J.W. Smith Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene Dillon Elementary School: 667. J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene Dillon Elementary School and J.W. Smith Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gene Dillon Elementary School is 675th of 923 and J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).