Dodge Elementary School

Summary:

Dodge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving 413 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dodge Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 380-436 out of 450-488 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29% of 3rd graders, 30% of 4th graders, and 26% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 57.43%, respectively. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.5% to 26% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Dodge Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the Grand Island Public Schools district, such as Seedling Mile Elementary School, Gates Elementary School, Knickrehm Elementary School, and Wasmer Elementary School, which tend to have higher student proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall SchoolDigger rankings and ratings. Addressing the challenges faced by Dodge Elementary School through targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 641 S Oak St
       Grand Island, NE  68801-7898


(308) 385-5889

District: Grand Island Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,684 Help


Students who attend Dodge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Barr Middle School
High:    Grand Island Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
17.5%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodge Elementary School ranks worse than 95.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dodge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (17.5%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodge Elementary School is 15.7. 8 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodge Elementary School is $14,684. 7 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dodge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge Elementary School 407th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Dodge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grand Island Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Island Public Schools 174th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dodge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.61 357th 418 14.6%
2007 30.21 359th 430 16.5%
2008 38.70 394th 478 17.6%
2009 45.94 336th 471 28.7%
2010 32.51 419th 502 16.5%
2011 45.02 278th 473 41.2%
2012 22.58 420th 480 12.5%
2013 23.56 411th 485 15.3%
2014 23.62 413th 483 14.5%
2015 18.29 436th 488 10.7%
2016 15.38 436th 480 9.2%
2017 24.19 383rd 459 16.6%
2018 22.20 380th 450 15.6%
2019 13.94 410th 452 9.3%
2021 17.10 382nd 442 13.6%
2022 17.26 387th 457 15.3%
2023 6.83 433rd 459 5.7%
2024 7.20 407th 428 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 43rd 63 31.7%
2019 21.06 52nd 60 13.3%
2021 33.99 33rd 47 29.8%
2023 27.75 60th 76 21.1%
2024 22.03 46th 54 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 209th 281 25.6%
2019 21.47 256th 298 14.1%
2021 26.77 215th 264 18.6%
2022 30.37 195th 259 24.7%
2023 12.95 291st 312 6.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.25 285th 341 16.4%
2019 13.17 319th 349 8.6%
2021 15.71 285th 318 10.4%
2022 20.39 277th 337 17.8%
2023 18.30 296th 349 15.2%
2024 15.84 192nd 203 5.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.90 305th 347 12.1%
2019 13.08 332nd 367 9.5%
2021 16.34 293rd 328 10.7%
2022 19.66 296th 356 16.9%
2023 4.03 359th 366 1.9%
2024 18.60 182nd 203 10.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 61st 81 24.7%
2019 29.84 74th 90 17.8%
2021 37.20 47th 68 30.9%
2022 39.40 53rd 81 34.6%
2023 20.54 93rd 108 13.9%
2024 21.87 46th 53 13.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.70 332nd 391 15.1%
2019 7.14 384th 391 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dodge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 3 31 27 6 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 409 2 22 32 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 422 3 23 39 4 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 414 2 25 39 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 433 5 23 48 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 409 3 19 64 4 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 374 2 18 76 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 350 5 15 81 4 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 350 5 15 81 4 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 334 1 20 86 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 315 3 23 95 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 301 5 18 54 2 n/a n/a 51 431
2000 278 7 17 129 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 262 8 19 132 6 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 267 14 17 149 7 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 267 14 17 149 7 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 259 14 15 154 6 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 238 12 10 164 6 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 241 19 13 197 5 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 245 19 13 218 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 242 17 13 202 4 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 220 20 11 215 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2010 185 34 12 227 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 173 22 11 229 3 0 17 0 455
2012 180 16 10 237 3 0 16 0 462
2013 174 15 11 241 0 0 16 0 457
2014 185 27 16 252 5 0 0 0 485
2015 192 34 13 251 9 0 3 0 502
2016 193 34 12 253 7 0 2 0 501
2017 176 38 13 252 5 0 0 0 484
2018 152 35 6 258 7 1 23 0 482
2019 143 45 5 245 5 1 21 0 465
2020 124 37 5 231 5 1 20 0 423
2021 89 42 5 252 7 1 13 0 409
2022 85 42 4 254 5 0 10 0 400
2023 84 47 2 263 4 4 9 0 413
2024 78 60 3 291 3 4 7 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dodge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.2 18.6 20.2
1989 469 24.7 18.9 20.3
1990 491 24.9 19.7 20.6
1991 480 24.8 19.3 17.1
1992 510 26.3 19.3 22
1993 499 27.4 18.2 22.8
1994 470 27.0 17.4 24.5
1995 455 27.2 16.7 32.1
1996 455 27.2 16.7 32.1
1997 441 27.2 16.2 35.4
1998 436 24.8 17.6 39.2
1999 431 26.8 16.1 57.4
2000 434 27.8 15.6 54.6
2001 427 28.9 14.8 54.8
2002 454 30.7 14.8 62.3
2003 454 30.7 14.8 62.3
2004 448 29.9 15.0 63.6
2005 430 31.3 13.7 67.7
2006 475 34.8 13.6 74.7
2007 497 35.5 14.0 74.6
2008 478 37.0 12.9 74.1
2009 467 35.3 13.2 75.6
2010 460 34.2 13.4 77.4
2011 455 35.3 12.8 73.2
2012 462 33.2 13.9 78.1
2013 457 33.4 13.6 78.1
2014 485 35.4 13.7 77.9
2015 502 37.0 13.5 73.7
2016 501 39.0 12.8 74.7
2017 484 39.4 12.2 75.2
2018 482 38.3 12.5 79.7
2019 465 37.2 12.5 79.8
2020 423 38.0 11.1 75.9
2021 409 37.6 10.8 91.4
2022 400 28.9 13.8 91.3
2023 413 28.5 14.4 n/a
2024 446 28.2 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dodge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.2 18.6 20.2
1989 469 24.7 18.9 20.3
1990 491 24.9 19.7 20.6
1991 480 24.8 19.3 17.1
1992 510 26.3 19.3 22
1993 499 27.4 18.2 22.8
1994 470 27.0 17.4 24.5
1995 455 27.2 16.7 32.1
1996 455 27.2 16.7 32.1
1997 441 27.2 16.2 35.4
1998 436 24.8 17.6 39.2
1999 431 26.8 16.1 57.4
2000 434 27.8 15.6 54.6
2001 427 28.9 14.8 54.8
2002 454 30.7 14.8 62.3
2003 454 30.7 14.8 62.3
2004 448 29.9 15.0 63.6
2005 430 31.3 13.7 67.7
2006 475 34.8 13.6 74.7
2007 497 35.5 14.0 74.6
2008 478 37.0 12.9 74.1
2009 467 35.3 13.2 75.6
2010 460 34.2 13.4 77.4
2011 455 35.3 12.8 73.2
2012 462 33.2 13.9 78.1
2013 457 33.4 13.6 78.1
2014 485 35.4 13.7 77.9
2015 502 37.0 13.5 73.7
2016 501 39.0 12.8 74.7
2017 484 39.4 12.2 75.2
2018 482 38.3 12.5 79.7
2019 465 37.2 12.5 79.8
2020 423 38.0 11.1 75.9
2021 409 37.6 10.8 91.4
2022 400 28.9 13.8 91.3
2023 413 28.5 14.4 n/a
2024 446 28.2 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dodge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,148 (8.7%) $11,039 (83.6%) $13,201
2020 $1,443 (10.3%) $11,385 (81.5%) $13,971
2021 $1,644 (11.3%) $11,655 (80.3%) $14,522
2022 $2,153 (15.2%) $10,625 (74.9%) $14,192
2023 $1,984 (13.5%) $10,992 (74.9%) $14,684

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 410th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 459 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)3531
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)3632
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4942
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)3226
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)3226
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4136
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)3133
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4652
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Dodge Elementary School)3855
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Island Public Schools)5066
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465413
 11.2%
African American4547
 4.4%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic245263
 7.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White14384
 41.3%
Two or More Races219
 57.1%


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Students who attend Dodge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barr Middle School
High : Grand Island Senior High School

Dodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Students at Dodge Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 17% White, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Dodge Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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