Gene Dillon Elementary School

3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 695 students in grades 4-5, Gene Dillon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gene Dillon Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Gene Dillon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gene Dillon Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#843 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gene Dillon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gene Dillon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gene Dillon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
25%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
68%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Gene Dillon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gene Dillon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gene Dillon Elementary School's ranking?
Gene Dillon Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gene Dillon Elementary School?
695 students attend Gene Dillon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gene Dillon Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gene Dillon Elementary School?
Gene Dillon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gene Dillon Elementary School offer ?
Gene Dillon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Gene Dillon Elementary School part of?
Gene Dillon Elementary School is part of Bemidji Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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