B+
Northern Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–3
8711 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 · (218) 333-3260 · Part of Bemidji Public School District
Students
282
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–3
What stands out about Northern Elementary
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 52.5%
Location
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8711 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten70
Grade 160
Grade 266
Grade 386
Enrollment over time
307’20
328’21
308’22
285’23
282’24
Down 8.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 77%American Indian/Alaska Native 16%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%
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.