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J.W. Smith Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–3
1712 America Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601 · (218) 333-3290 · Part of Bemidji Public School District
Students
238
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–3
What stands out about J.W. Smith Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 27.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Turtle Lake kids: Bemidji Middle
On the path
Where Turtle Lake kids come from and go next.
PK–3J.W. Smith ElementaryYou are here
6–8Bemidji Middlein Bemidji
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54.5%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts34.5%
State average 52.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1712 America Ave, Bemidji
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten55
Grade 151
Grade 249
Grade 350
Enrollment over time
187’20
241’21
237’22
258’23
238’24
Up 27.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
American Indian/Alaska Native 63%White 23%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 3%Black 2%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.