Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells

417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells serves 27 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
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 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 60-79%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells's student population of 27 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
27 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
(11-12)
60-79%
67%
(11-12)
≥80%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
89%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
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?
27 students attend Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells students are White, and 11% 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 9:1, which is lower 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 60-79%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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