J.w. Smith Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 363 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 308th out of 914 elementary schools in MN.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2007
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3300 Gillett Drive Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Bemidji Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,239
- Graduation Rate: 83.7%
- Dropout Rate: 3.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 4,945
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 363
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 185 (51.0%)
- Females: 178 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (10.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 241 (66.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 279 (76.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 106 | 29.2% |
| Black | 16 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2.5% |
| White | 228 | 62.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 19.6% |
| 1st Grade | 58 | 16.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 52 | 14.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 51 | 14.0% |
| 4th Grade | 48 | 13.2% |
| 5th Grade | 49 | 13.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 41%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:59%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $51,637
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,979 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,635 | 82% |
Source: MN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 09, 2009
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