Serving 69 students in grades 2-6, Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge's student population of 69 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge's ranking?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is ranked #60 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge?
69 students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge offer ?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge part of?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is part of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools School District.
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