Gene Dillon Elementary School

www.bemidji.k12.mn.us

695 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Gene Dillon Elementary School, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Bemidji Area Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on building foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional development. By catering to younger students, the school emphasizes a structured yet nurturing approach, aiming to prepare children for the transition into middle school by encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and a love for learning.

Beyond core academics, Gene Dillon Elementary is deeply integrated into the Bemidji community, reflecting the values of the surrounding area. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to meet diverse student needs, including specialized support services and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. With a commitment to maintaining strong communication between staff, students, and families, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to achieve their personal best.

695

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gene Dillon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	9
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	171

White
476 (68.5 %)
American Indian
171 (24.6 %)
Two or More
28 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.3 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)333-3100
Website:	http://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 330

Grade 5 365