West Dodge Station Elementary

Summary:

West Dodge Station Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serving 491 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-ranked Elkhorn Public Schools district.

This exceptional school has consistently been one of the best in Nebraska, ranking within the top 20 elementary schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, West Dodge Station Elementary ranked 14th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel academically, outperforming state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates ranged from 72.86% to 90.63% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% to 58.98%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 82.86% to 89.06%, well above the state averages of 60.65% to 59.96%.

West Dodge Station Elementary also stands out for its strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly among Nebraska elementary schools for female, male, and white students, as well as for special education students. Additionally, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average. While the school's success is likely influenced by its location within the high-performing Elkhorn Public Schools district, its consistent academic excellence and well-rounded performance make it an exceptional choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022-3902

(402) 289-2773

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,270

Students who attend West Dodge Station Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
High:	Elkhorn High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Asian:

10.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Dodge Station Elementary ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 6^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.21. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Asian (10.2%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Dodge Station Elementary is 12.8, which is the 3^rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare West Dodge Station Elementary employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Dodge Station Elementary is $13,270, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Dodge Station Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Dodge Station Elementary 14^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See West Dodge Station Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elkhorn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Public Schools 3^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Dodge Station Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2011	77.08	90^th	473	81.0%
2012	79.58	59^th	480	87.7%
2013	90.43	20^th	485	95.9%
2014	92.77	10^th	483	97.9%
2015	90.38	18^th	488	96.3%
2016	93.46	17^th	480	96.5%
2017	88.34	21^st	459	95.4%
2018	92.44	15^th	450	96.7%
2019	94.87	9^th	452	98.0%
2021	92.68	16^th	442	96.4%
2022	91.35	16^th	457	96.5%
2023	93.68	7^th	459	98.5%
2024	91.21	14^th	428	96.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.45	6^th	31	80.6%

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Rank History for Female students at West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.32	42^nd	341	87.7%
2019	93.66	12^th	349	96.6%
2021	85.90	27^th	318	91.5%
2022	87.09	25^th	337	92.6%
2023	90.86	14^th	349	96.0%
2024	88.77	10^th	203	95.1%

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Rank History for Male students at West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	96.62	4^th	347	98.8%
2019	95.75	8^th	367	97.8%
2021	93.88	8^th	328	97.6%
2022	91.94	12^th	356	96.6%
2023	93.83	6^th	366	98.4%
2024	89.91	6^th	203	97.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	88.56	20^th	391	94.9%
2019	94.64	7^th	391	98.2%
2021	90.21	15^th	368	95.9%
2022	89.23	16^th	388	95.9%
2023	92.80	7^th	385	98.2%
2024	92.47	5^th	261	98.1%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Dodge Station Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	318	5	18	5	1	0	7	354
2012	376	10	20	9	1	1	10	427
2013	336	8	14	8	0	1	6	373
2014	326	8	17	10	0	0	7	368
2015	355	6	21	10	0	0	9	401
2016	364	9	25	11	0	0	9	418
2017	372	8	29	8	0	0	12	429
2018	366	4	34	11	0	0	8	423
2019	447	5	50	19	5	0	12	538
2020	447	6	51	20	1	0	10	535
2021	407	8	52	22	0	0	13	502
2022	408	13	47	24	1	0	12	505
2023	372	18	53	30	0	0	18	491
2024	348	27	49	28	1	0	26	479

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 West Dodge Station Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	354	24.5	14.4	5.9
2012	427	27.0	15.7	6.6
2013	373	27.0	13.7	8
2014	368	26.5	13.8	7.3
2015	401	26.0	15.4	7.7
2016	418	27.0	15.4	6.9
2017	429	26.4	16.2	6.8
2018	423	26.2	16.1	8.7
2019	538	32.5	16.5	4.6
2020	535	32.5	16.4	6.2
2021	502	32.5	15.4	6.8
2022	505	33.5	15.0	5.9
2023	491	32.6	15.0	11.8
2024	479	37.1	12.8	10.4

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 West Dodge Station Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	354	24.5	14.4	5.9
2012	427	27.0	15.7	6.6
2013	373	27.0	13.7	8
2014	368	26.5	13.8	7.3
2015	401	26.0	15.4	7.7
2016	418	27.0	15.4	6.9
2017	429	26.4	16.2	6.8
2018	423	26.2	16.1	8.7
2019	538	32.5	16.5	4.6
2020	535	32.5	16.4	6.2
2021	502	32.5	15.4	6.8
2022	505	33.5	15.0	5.9
2023	491	32.6	15.0	11.8
2024	479	37.1	12.8	10.4

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 West Dodge Station Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$528 (5.5%)	$8,278 (86.3%)	$9,595
2020	$397 (3.9%)	$8,945 (88.1%)	$10,154
2021	$543 (5.0%)	$9,348 (86.8%)	$10,767
2022	$478 (4.1%)	$10,253 (88.4%)	$11,600
2023	$1,002 (7.6%)	$11,218 (84.5%)	$13,270

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Dodge Station Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 7^th of 459 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Dodge Station Elementary)	88	83	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	87
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Dodge Station Elementary)	83	87	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	85	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Dodge Station Elementary)	85	84	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	82	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Dodge Station Elementary)	81	92	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	83	87	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Dodge Station Elementary)	84	91	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	80	85	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Dodge Station Elementary)	88	95	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	86	91	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (West Dodge Station Elementary)	92	98	6%
5th Grade Science (Elkhorn Public Schools)	92	93	1%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	538	491	8.7%
African American	5	18	260%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	50	53	6%
Hispanic	19	30	57.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	447	372	16.8%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.6%	11.8%	7.2%

Schools Near West Dodge Station Elementary

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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
West Dodge Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18480 California St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2773	479	37	12.8	10.4%	348 (72.7%)	27 (5.6%)	28 (5.8%)	49 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	91.2	14^th of 428 public elementary schools	96.7%		93.7	7^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.5%	7	$13,270	$1,002	$11,218
Fire Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19660 Farnam St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0735	476	31	15.2	8.0%	392 (82.4%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.3%)	34 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	93	8^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.1%		92.3	13^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.2%	5	$10,088	$131	$9,178
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17830 Shadow Ridge Dr	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 637-0204	490	31	16.0	6.1%	397 (81.0%)	8 (1.6%)	33 (6.7%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	95.4	4^th of 428 public elementary schools	99.1%		94.9	3^rd of 459 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	$10,347	$131	$9,453
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2590	493	35	14.0	8.5%	370 (75.1%)	10 (2.0%)	20 (4.1%)	59 (12.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.9%)	88.9	23^rd of 428 public elementary schools	94.6%		89.5	22^nd of 459 public elementary schools	95.2%	1	$10,632	$131	$9,710
Aldrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	506 N 162 Ave	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-2020	436	26	17.0	11.7%	281 (64.4%)	8 (1.8%)	17 (3.9%)	105 (24.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	96	3^rd of 428 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.2	2^nd of 459 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	$10,672	$320	$9,565
Hillrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20110 Hopper St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2602	319	26	12.0	23.5%	243 (76.2%)	7 (2.2%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	88.4	24^th of 428 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.3	14^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.9%	10	$12,182	$163	$11,121
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S 210th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3433	402	27	15.1	7.2%	367 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	95	5^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.5	8^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.3%	3	$11,210	$131	$10,232
Westridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 N 206th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2559	373	27	13.9	19.8%	295 (79.1%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.8%)	20 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	89.9	19^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.6%		84.3	48^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.5%	29	$11,924	$178	$10,802
Grace Abbott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1313 N 156th	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-2900	458	25	18.3	18.3%	384 (83.8%)	6 (1.3%)	30 (6.6%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	94	6^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.6%		92.8	12^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.4%	6	$10,295	$320	$9,260
West Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3220 S 188th Ave	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9045	458	31	14.7	6.6%	345 (75.3%)	12 (2.6%)	32 (7.0%)	45 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	89.9	18^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.3	9^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	$12,223	$740	$10,437

Frequently Asked Questions about West Dodge Station Elementary

What district is West Dodge Station Elementary in?

Elkhorn Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of West Dodge Station Elementary?

Students at West Dodge Station Elementary are 73% White, 10% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend West Dodge Station Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended West Dodge Station Elementary.

Is West Dodge Station Elementary a good school?

Yes! West Dodge Station Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of West Dodge Station Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Dodge Station Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
High : Elkhorn High School

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