Gene Dillon Elementary School vs Paul Bunyan Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 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
Paul Bunyan Center
Bemidji · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students
| Measure | Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji, Minnesota | Paul Bunyan Center Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #675 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #22354 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 667 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 66.1%).
- •Paul Bunyan Center does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 14.8).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 118.
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 Paul Bunyan Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gene Dillon Elementary School and Paul Bunyan Center?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene Dillon Elementary School: 667. Paul Bunyan Center: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene Dillon Elementary School and Paul Bunyan Center rank in Minnesota?
Gene Dillon Elementary School is 675th of 923 and Paul Bunyan Center is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).