J.W. Smith Elementary

Public PK, KG-3

1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601-5668

(218) 333-3290

District: Bemidji Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,468

Students who attend J.W. Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bemidji Middle
High:	Bemidji Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

52.3%

White:

33.8%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J.W. Smith Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (52.3%), White (33.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bemidji Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J.W. Smith Elementary is 10.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Bemidji Public School District! (See more...)

Compare J.W. Smith Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.W. Smith Elementary is $14,468, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bemidji Public School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

J.W. Smith Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bemidji Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bemidji Public School District 256^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J.W. Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	37.15	510^th	674	24.3%
2004	77.71	95^th	676	85.9%
2005	33.05	548^th	685	20.0%
2006	47.96	489^th	756	35.3%
2007	43.67	553^rd	777	28.8%
2008	48.27	501^st	781	35.9%
2009	35.24	347^th	434	20.0%
2010	66.83	284^th	803	64.6%
2011	47.24	540^th	814	33.7%
2012	46.18	560^th	820	31.7%
2013	42.46	571^st	824	30.7%
2014	47.98	526^th	826	36.3%
2015	48.93	519^th	840	38.2%
2016	27.56	679^th	848	19.9%
2017	40.86	594^th	853	30.4%
2018	24.79	693^rd	847	18.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.39	352^nd	463	24.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.36	554^th	728	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.42	635^th	774	18.0%

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Rank History for Male students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.18	631^st	779	19.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.33	12^th	22	45.5%

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Rank History for White students at J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.17	591^st	712	17.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J.W. Smith Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	294	4	7	0	39	n/a	n/a	344
1989	334	6	9	0	36	n/a	n/a	385
1990	350	5	4	0	29	n/a	n/a	388
1991	332	1	4	1	25	n/a	n/a	363
1992	341	2	3	0	29	n/a	n/a	375
1993	345	3	1	2	48	n/a	n/a	399
1994	325	3	5	3	47	n/a	n/a	383
1995	286	3	7	0	57	n/a	n/a	353
1996	286	3	7	0	57	n/a	n/a	353
1997	264	2	4	1	76	n/a	n/a	347
1998	245	3	7	4	63	n/a	n/a	322
1999	241	3	6	4	85	n/a	n/a	339
2000	232	6	2	6	103	n/a	n/a	349
2001	214	10	2	9	94	n/a	n/a	329
2002	227	15	1	5	103	n/a	n/a	351
2003	227	15	1	5	103	n/a	n/a	351
2004	202	9	3	7	90	n/a	n/a	311
2005	234	10	3	6	85	n/a	n/a	338
2006	195	5	1	7	88	n/a	n/a	296
2007	188	8	0	6	91	n/a	n/a	293
2008	232	7	0	4	93	n/a	n/a	336
2009	218	11	4	6	99	n/a	n/a	338
2010	228	16	4	9	106	n/a	n/a	363
2011	243	19	6	14	113	1	15	411
2012	208	14	5	17	113	1	25	383
2013	222	17	3	17	110	2	49	420
2014	208	12	1	15	133	3	46	418
2015	185	14	1	17	129	1	61	408
2016	181	14	1	11	125	3	68	403
2017	173	21	2	14	143	0	79	432
2018	149	20	1	15	151	0	81	417
2019	103	9	0	9	94	0	46	261
2020	74	9	2	14	87	0	41	227
2021	63	4	2	12	83	0	23	187
2022	85	7	2	8	123	0	16	241
2023	80	7	1	10	124	0	15	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.W. Smith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	18.6	18.4	42.7
1989	385	17.8	21.6	41
1990	388	19.2	20.2	35.3
1991	363	20.9	17.3	35.5
1992	375	19.6	19.1	34.7
1993	399	20.7	19.3	37.6
1994	383	20.3	18.9	41.5
1995	353	18.9	18.7	40.8
1996	353	18.9	18.7	40.8
1997	347	20.8	16.7	47.8
1998	322	n/a	0.0	50.6
1999	339	22.2	15.3	50.7
2000	349	24.0	14.5	64.2
2001	329	23.5	14.0	63.8
2002	351	20.2	17.4	55.8
2003	351	20.2	17.4	55.8
2004	311	18.7	16.6	67.2
2005	338	17.7	19.1	64.8
2006	296	17.4	17.0	73
2007	293	18.2	16.1	74.7
2008	336	22.3	15.1	71.7
2009	338	23.0	14.7	77.5
2010	363	23.6	15.3	76.9
2011	411	24.1	16.9	75.2
2012	383	24.1	15.8	78.1
2013	420	24.1	17.4	77.1
2014	418	25.1	16.6	78
2015	408	24.0	17.0	80.4
2016	403	25.0	16.1	78.4
2017	432	26.3	16.4	80.1
2018	417	26.2	15.8	78.2
2019	261	20.9	12.4	77
2020	227	18.0	12.6	76.2
2021	187	16.3	11.4	67.4
2022	241	21.2	11.3	68.9
2023	237	21.7	10.8	86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J.W. Smith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	344	18.6	18.4	42.7
1989	385	17.8	21.6	41
1990	388	19.2	20.2	35.3
1991	363	20.9	17.3	35.5
1992	375	19.6	19.1	34.7
1993	399	20.7	19.3	37.6
1994	383	20.3	18.9	41.5
1995	353	18.9	18.7	40.8
1996	353	18.9	18.7	40.8
1997	347	20.8	16.7	47.8
1998	322	n/a	0.0	50.6
1999	339	22.2	15.3	50.7
2000	349	24.0	14.5	64.2
2001	329	23.5	14.0	63.8
2002	351	20.2	17.4	55.8
2003	351	20.2	17.4	55.8
2004	311	18.7	16.6	67.2
2005	338	17.7	19.1	64.8
2006	296	17.4	17.0	73
2007	293	18.2	16.1	74.7
2008	336	22.3	15.1	71.7
2009	338	23.0	14.7	77.5
2010	363	23.6	15.3	76.9
2011	411	24.1	16.9	75.2
2012	383	24.1	15.8	78.1
2013	420	24.1	17.4	77.1
2014	418	25.1	16.6	78
2015	408	24.0	17.0	80.4
2016	403	25.0	16.1	78.4
2017	432	26.3	16.4	80.1
2018	417	26.2	15.8	78.2
2019	261	20.9	12.4	77
2020	227	18.0	12.6	76.2
2021	187	16.3	11.4	67.4
2022	241	21.2	11.3	68.9
2023	237	21.7	10.8	86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J.W. Smith Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,468

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.W. Smith Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (J.W. Smith Elementary)	58.8	38.3	20.5%
3rd Grade Math (Bemidji Public School District)	61.5	55.9	5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (J.W. Smith Elementary)	43.1	25.5	17.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Bemidji Public School District)	52	40.2	11.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	237	9.2%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	94	124	31.9%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	80	22.3%
Two or More Races	46	15	67.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77%	86.9%	9.9%

Schools Near J.W. Smith Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
J.W. Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1712 America Ave	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 333-3290	237	22	10.8	86.9%	80 (33.8%)	7 (3.0%)	10 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	124 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)								(n/a)	30.2						30.2	18.6						18.6				$14,468
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn	Public, Charter	K-8	3604 Bemidji Ave N	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-3077	125	12	10.0	60.0%	58 (46.4%)	2 (1.6%)	6 (4.8%)	2 (1.6%)	40 (32.0%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (12.8%)	13.6	768^th of 881 public elementary schools	12.8%		7.4	781^st of 845 public elementary schools	7.6%	13	25.0	12.5	18.2	0.0	0.0	10.0	12.0	12.5	13.3	30.4	25.0	29.4	50.0	25.8	40.9	30.0	37.5
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1617 5th St NE	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 333-3250	328	26	12.6	50.3%	212 (64.6%)	7 (2.1%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	86 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)								(n/a)	75.6						75.6	57.7						57.7				$13,118
Gene Dillon Elementary School	Public	4-5	3795 Division St W	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 333-3100	695	47	14.8	51.4%	476 (68.5%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	171 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	52.3	465^th of 881 public elementary schools	47.2%		52	458^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.8%	7		50.0	42.7				46.5		46.2	57.6				51.7	42.7		42.7	$10,964
Northern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	8711 Irvine Ave NW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 333-3260	308	23	13.2	35.4%	246 (79.9%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	3 (1.0%)	40 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)								(n/a)	68.5						68.5	43.8						43.8				$12,118
Horace May Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	4415 Washington Ave SW	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 333-3240	316	25	12.4	45.3%	252 (79.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)								(n/a)	67.5						67.5	36.1						36.1				$13,193
Solway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	159 Lomen Ave NE	Bemidji	56678	Beltrami County	Bemidji Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 467-3232	160	12	13.7	56.9%	117 (73.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)								(n/a)	46.0						46.0	37.8						37.8				$12,141
Schoolcraft Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	8955 Deer School Rd	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-2102	207	18	11.5	48.3%	151 (72.9%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	42.5	563^rd of 881 public elementary schools	36.1%		45.4	529^th of 845 public elementary schools	37.4%	34	30.4	47.6	20.6	33.3	40.0	42.1	34.1	30.4	57.1	52.9	66.7	45.0	79.0	54.4	41.2	66.7	50.0	$14,863
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	15 4th St NW	Cass Lake	56633	Cass County	Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 335-2201	478	45	10.7	85.4%	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	141 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	315 (65.9%)	23.7	699^th of 881 public elementary schools	20.7%		11.7	745^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.8%	46	36.3	41.2					38.8	24.7	35.3					30.1				$19,545
Laporte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Main St W	Laporte	56461	Hubbard County	Laporte Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 224-2288	185	17	10.7	68.6%	139 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.1%)	32.6	634^th of 881 public elementary schools	28.0%		24.5	658^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.1%	24	36.8	43.5	40.7				39.8	21.1	39.1	44.4				33.0	46.4		46.4	$13,157

Frequently Asked Questions about J.W. Smith Elementary

What schools do graduates of J.W. Smith Elementary attend?

Students who attend J.W. Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bemidji Middle
High : Bemidji Senior High

How many students attend J.W. Smith Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended J.W. Smith Elementary.

What district is J.W. Smith Elementary in?

Bemidji Public School District

What is the racial makeup of J.W. Smith Elementary?

Students at J.W. Smith Elementary are 52% American Indian, 34% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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