Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells's student population of 71 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells?
71 students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells offer ?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells part of?
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells is part of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools School District.
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