- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bemidji, MN
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gene Dillon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270444005094
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gene Dillon Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gene Dillon Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Dillon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444005094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Gene Dillon Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 270444005094 · Bemidji, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 14.5:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Gene Dillon Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gene Dillon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- This school
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- Northern Eleme 282
Northern Elementary
282 students
What this shows Gene Dillon Elementary School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gene Dillon Elementary School compares
Gene Dillon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Gene Dillon Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gene Dillon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gene Dillon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gene Dillon Elementary School
How many students attend Gene Dillon Elementary School?
Gene Dillon Elementary School has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gene Dillon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gene Dillon Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gene Dillon Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Gene Dillon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gene Dillon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gene Dillon Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gene Dillon Elementary School?
Gene Dillon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gene Dillon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Dillon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Gene Dillon Elementary School, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Lincoln Elementary (320 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.