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DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

641 S OAK ST, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801 · (308) 385-5889 · Hall County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL436 STUDENTS
Enrollment
436
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 272
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
66
Grade 2
58
Grade 3
82
Grade 4
75
Grade 5
62
Student demographics
White
7016%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
28866%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 23%
Black
6415%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
61%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21850%
Female
21850%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
40.1%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
33.3%
NE avg 60.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
436
-46 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 12.6:1
% White
16%
was 32%
% Hispanic
66%
was 54%
% Black
15%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a large elementary campus in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, run under GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, serves 436 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Nebraska's public schools average about 272 students each, so DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 60% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 19 schools in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (9,983 students total), DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that 66% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 16% White, 15% Black. By comparison, Hall County as a whole is about 32% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 21.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Hall County put median household earnings sit near $69,251, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hall County's 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,203 students), DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: WASMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.7 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has shrank 10%, going from 482 students in 2018 to 436 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 32% to 16% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 12.6:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Hall County at a glance

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Population
62,536
Census ACS
Median income
$69,251
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
12,203 students

Quick facts

School name
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
641 S OAK ST, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801
Phone
(308) 385-5889
County
Hall County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
436
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
310001601016
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 436 students in grades PK-05.
Is DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 16% White, 66% Hispanic, 15% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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