Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge's student population of 133 students has grown by 121% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge ranks within the top 10% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 901 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 #65 out of 901 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 58% 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?
133 students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 13:1, which is higher 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 Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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