J.W. Smith Elementary vs Voyageurs Expeditionary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 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
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Bemidji · Charter high · Grades 9–12
83 students
| Measure | J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | Voyageurs Expeditionary School Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 923 | #328 of 433 |
| National rank | #25884 of 50,301 | #9440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.W. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 46.1).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Voyageurs Expeditionary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 44.5%).
- •Voyageurs Expeditionary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 82.4%).
- •Voyageurs Expeditionary School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.9).
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is the larger school with 238 students compared with 83.
- •J.W. Smith Elementary is a public school while Voyageurs Expeditionary School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
On the Success Index (US), J.W. Smith Elementary ranks higher (48.9 vs 46.1 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 Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Smith Elementary: 238. Voyageurs Expeditionary School: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Smith Elementary and Voyageurs Expeditionary School rank in Minnesota?
J.W. Smith Elementary is 713th of 923 and Voyageurs Expeditionary School is 328th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).