Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

Q: Is Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge a good school?

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge ranks 95 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Dodge, Nebraska, part of the Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools district. The school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with standout results in 4th grade Mathematics.

Howells-Dodge Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.2% in 2021-2022 to 7.7% in 2022-2023, putting it below the 21.1% rate observed in nearby schools. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates have also decreased, from 53.25% in 2020-2021 to 39.29% in 2022-2023, lower than some nearby schools like Wisner-Pilger Elementary (53.41%) and West Point Elementary (57.14%). Additionally, Howells-Dodge Elementary has a higher spending per student, at $23,951 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Logan View Elementary ($16,447) and North Bend Central Elementary ($17,968).

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.8 over the past three school years, is lower than the ratios observed in some nearby schools, such as Logan View Elementary (14.5) and Wisner-Pilger Elementary (12.1). This suggests Howells-Dodge Elementary may be able to provide more personalized attention and support for its students, which could contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

209 Ash Street
Dodge, NE 68633-3564

(402) 693-2207

District: Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Students who attend Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge usually attend:

High:

Howells Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.94. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools 32^nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	60.05	193^rd	488	60.5%
2016	52.61	238^th	480	50.4%
2019	66.72	132^nd	452	70.8%
2021	60.78	156^th	442	64.7%
2022	83.67	53^rd	457	88.4%
2023	79.92	71^st	459	84.5%
2024	75.94	95^th	428	77.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	38	0	0	4	0	0	42
2013	85	0	1	8	2	2	98
2014	92	0	0	9	1	1	103
2015	90	0	0	12	0	1	103
2016	31	0	0	8	0	1	40
2017	35	0	0	14	0	3	52
2018	38	0	0	17	0	2	57
2019	42	0	0	17	0	1	60
2020	55	0	0	19	0	1	75
2021	57	0	0	17	0	3	77
2022	56	0	0	12	0	1	69
2023	70	1	0	11	0	2	84

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 Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	42	5.9	7.0	57.1
2013	98	12.4	7.8	39.8
2014	103	11.7	8.7	40.8
2015	103	12.0	8.5	38.8
2016	40	6.0	6.6	45
2017	52	6.2	8.2	55.8
2018	57	7.2	7.8	54.4
2019	60	7.1	8.4	51.7
2020	75	7.1	10.5	50.7
2021	77	7.0	10.8	53.2
2022	69	7.1	9.7	40.6
2023	84	7.1	11.8	39.3

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 Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	42	5.9	7.0	57.1
2013	98	12.4	7.8	39.8
2014	103	11.7	8.7	40.8
2015	103	12.0	8.5	38.8
2016	40	6.0	6.6	45
2017	52	6.2	8.2	55.8
2018	57	7.2	7.8	54.4
2019	60	7.1	8.4	51.7
2020	75	7.1	10.5	50.7
2021	77	7.0	10.8	53.2
2022	69	7.1	9.7	40.6
2023	84	7.1	11.8	39.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$554 (2.7%)	$16,780 (82.3%)	$20,386
2020	$677 (4.0%)	$13,982 (81.9%)	$17,067
2021	$847 (4.4%)	$15,310 (80.0%)	$19,136
2022	$384 (1.8%)	$17,160 (79.6%)	$21,552
2023	$450 (1.9%)	$15,937 (66.5%)	$23,951

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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 132^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 71^st of 459 Elementary schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge)	76	67	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	76	67	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge)	44	64	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	44	64	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	60	84	40%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	11	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	70	66.7%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	39.3%	12.4%

Schools Near Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Ash Street	Dodge	68633	Dodge County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 693-2207	84	7	11.8	39.3%	70 (83.3%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	75.9	95^th of 428 public elementary schools	77.8%		79.9	71^st of 459 public elementary schools	84.5%	24	$23,951	$450	$15,937
Elementary School At Scribner	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Pebble	Scribner	68057	Dodge County	Scribner-Snyder Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 664-2568	105	16	6.6	52.4%	98 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.2	250^th of 428 public elementary schools	41.6%		57.4	201^st of 459 public elementary schools	56.2%	49	$26,845	$3,004	$21,865
West Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1200 East Washington	West Point	68788	Cuming County	West Point Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 372-5507	294	24	12.1	57.1%	186 (63.3%)	1 (0.3%)	104 (35.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71	117^th of 428 public elementary schools	72.7%		86.9	34^th of 459 public elementary schools	92.6%	83	$20,512	$1,474	$16,822
Clarkson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 892-3477	108	12	9.3	41.7%	103 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	$22,960	$1,924	$17,568
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's	Public	PK, KG-8	1098 Road J	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3700	46	5	9.2	47.8%	32 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)	$18,262	$955	$15,869
North Bend Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 E 11th St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 652-8122	271	20	13.7	26.2%	258 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	84.4	43^rd of 428 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.5	37^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.9%	6	$17,968	$847	$15,087
Leigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 487-3301	177	12	15.2	26.0%	162 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	$17,804	$818	$13,455
Wisner-Pilger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 18th St	Wisner	68791	Cuming County	Wisner-Pilger Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 529-6465	249	21	12.1	53.4%	196 (78.7%)	2 (0.8%)	39 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	69.9	127^th of 428 public elementary schools	70.3%		70.2	132^nd of 459 public elementary schools	71.2%	5	$20,504	$989	$17,370
Logan View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2163 County Road G	Hooper	68031	Dodge County	Logan View Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 654-3317	316	22	14.5	42.4%	293 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	75.4	97^th of 428 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.7	83^rd of 459 public elementary schools	81.9%	14	$16,447	$1,012	$13,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

Is Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge a good school?

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge ranks 95^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge.

What is the racial makeup of Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge?

Students at Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge attend?

Students who attend Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge usually go on to attend:

High : Howells Senior High School

What district is Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge in?

Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools

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