J.W. Smith Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
Lincoln Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
320 students
| Measure | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 923 | #543 of 923 |
| National rank | #25884 of 50,301 | #15332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 238 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 62% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 48.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 320 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 J.W. Smith Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (64.2 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.W. Smith Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Lincoln Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Smith Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 and Lincoln Elementary is 543rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).