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Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

Public Grades PK, KG-6

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.

127

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,791

Per pupil spending ?

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 Ash Street
Dodge, NE 68633-3564

(402) 693-2207

District: Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools

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

High:

Howells Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Pacific Islander:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (80% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg78%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	75.9	95 of 428	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	71 of 459	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	53 of 457	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	156 of 442	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	132 of 452	70.8%	★★★★☆
2016	52.6	238 of 480	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.1	193 of 488	60.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics84%+26 vs state

English Language Arts76%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	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	127	10	12.4	29.9%	108 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		70.4			75.7					84.3			$21,791	$514	$16,545
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	94	13	7.4	36.2%	87 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					63.8					53.5			$29,647	$3,156	$24,357
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	334	25	13.2	55.7%	194 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (40.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	71.2	84^th of 294 public elementary schools	71.4%		71	117^th of 428 public elementary schools	72.7%	33	70.0	67.9			68.8	85.0	75.5			79.6			$19,447	$825	$16,462
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	106	11	9.9	33.0%	97 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					65.3								$24,910	$2,054	$19,054
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's	Public	PK, KG-7	1098 Road J	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3700	31	4	7.2	35.5%	14 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)													$19,141	$963	$16,326
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	277	22	12.7	24.9%	261 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	90.5	12^th of 294 public elementary schools	95.9%		84.4	43^rd of 428 public elementary schools	90.0%	31	80.0	85.7			73.3	84.0		87.2		88.6			$18,992	$938	$15,937
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	201	13	15.1	21.9%	186 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	52.3	150^th of 294 public elementary schools	49.0%					(n/a)	60.0		77.3		71.3	63.3				63.2			$18,719	$828	$14,159
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	306	24	12.6	43.5%	243 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	61.2	118^th of 294 public elementary schools	59.9%		69.9	127^th of 428 public elementary schools	70.3%	9		69.0	61.0		65.8	73.1	79.3	68.3		76.7	87.8	87.8	$20,388	$865	$16,851
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	330	25	13.3	43.6%	292 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	74.3	71^st of 294 public elementary schools	75.9%		75.4	97^th of 428 public elementary schools	77.3%	26	82.0	71.1	71.1	77.8	75.7	76.0	77.8	62.2	84.4	75.1			$16,683	$1,096	$13,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge.

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

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

Students at Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge are 85% White, 14% Hispanic.

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