J.W. Smith Elementary vs North Branch Area Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 264 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
North Branch Area Education Center
North Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
239 students
| Measure | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | North Branch Area Education Center North Branch, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #713 of 923 | #396 of 923 |
| National rank | #25884 of 50,301 | #10404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 238 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| city | Bemidji | North Branch |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Branch Area Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 48.9).
- •North Branch Area Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 82.4%).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •North Branch Area Education Center is the larger school with 239 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 North Branch Area Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), North Branch Area Education Center ranks higher (71.3 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 North Branch Area Education Center?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and North Branch in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. North Branch Area Education Center: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Smith Elementary and North Branch Area Education Center rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 and North Branch Area Education Center is 396th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).