Dodge Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 385-5889
- Dodge Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dodge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dodge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dodge Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dodge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dodge Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #746 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 32% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Island School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dodge Elementary School is Central Ne Support Service Program (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barr Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wasmer Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Island Wasmer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
0.6 miles
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920 0.6 PK-5 367 - Grand Island Career Pathways Institute Alternative School
0.9 miles
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601 0.9 n/a n/a - Grand Island Barr Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 696 students
1.2 miles
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875 1.2 6-8 696 - Grand Island Howard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
1.2 miles
502 W 9th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916 1.2 PK-5 401 - Grand Island Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
1.3 miles
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922 1.3 PK-5 279
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