J.a. Hughes Elementary vs J.W. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.a. Hughes Elementary
Red Lake Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
| Measure | J.a. Hughes Elementary Red Lake Falls, Minnesota | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 923 | #713 of 923 |
| National rank | #10320 of 50,301 | #25884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 237 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Red Lake Falls | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 48.9).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 82.4%).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 238 students compared with 237.
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 J.a. Hughes Elementary better than J.W. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.a. Hughes Elementary ranks higher (71.4 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 J.a. Hughes Elementary and J.W. Smith Elementary?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Red Lake Falls and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.a. Hughes Elementary: 237. J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.a. Hughes Elementary and J.W. Smith Elementary rank in Minnesota?
J.a. Hughes Elementary is 389th of 923 and J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).