Dodge Elementary School

Summary:

Dodge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Omaha, Nebraska, with 407 students enrolled. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dodge Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska elementary schools over the past decade, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Dodge Elementary faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school consistently underperforms compared to the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 54.55% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.76% for Omaha Public Schools and 58.91% statewide. Additionally, Dodge Elementary has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.5% to 40.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Dodge Elementary to the nearby schools within the Omaha Public Schools district, it consistently underperforms academically. For instance, in 2023-2024, Dodge Elementary's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 54.55% was significantly lower than the rates at nearby schools like Adams Elementary (58%) and Edison Elementary (63.16%). Addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes will be crucial for Dodge Elementary to provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3520 Maplewood Blvd
       Omaha, NE  68134-4562


(531) 299-1300

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,918 Help


Students who attend Dodge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Morton Magnet Middle School
High:    Burke High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
31.2%
African American:
27.9%
Asian:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodge Elementary School ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 32nd among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dodge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.2%), African American (27.9%), Asian (16.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodge Elementary School is 17.8. 64 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dodge Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodge Elementary School is $16,918. 53 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dodge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge Elementary School 370th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Dodge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 177th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dodge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.27 146th 418 65.1%
2007 48.12 269th 430 37.4%
2008 37.06 406th 478 15.1%
2009 31.91 423rd 471 10.2%
2010 25.36 462nd 502 8.0%
2011 17.90 424th 473 10.4%
2012 37.45 339th 480 29.4%
2013 42.82 309th 485 36.3%
2014 37.28 333rd 483 31.1%
2015 44.57 298th 488 38.9%
2016 33.84 353rd 480 26.5%
2017 49.76 246th 459 46.4%
2018 45.21 262nd 450 41.8%
2019 27.93 349th 452 22.8%
2021 15.40 392nd 442 11.3%
2022 15.60 396th 457 13.3%
2023 21.51 377th 459 17.9%
2024 17.25 370th 428 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.96 29th 76 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 107th 281 61.9%
2019 38.52 208th 298 30.2%
2021 28.41 210th 264 20.5%
2022 19.55 225th 259 13.1%
2023 25.25 260th 312 16.7%
2024 17.59 101st 112 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 177th 341 48.1%
2019 25.79 283rd 349 18.9%
2021 13.23 293rd 318 7.9%
2022 15.92 296th 337 12.2%
2023 25.08 274th 349 21.5%
2024 26.23 167th 203 17.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 232nd 347 33.1%
2019 27.47 285th 367 22.3%
2021 14.29 298th 328 9.1%
2022 10.91 330th 356 7.3%
2023 18.00 314th 366 14.2%
2024 8.99 193rd 203 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 5th 20 75.0%
2019 45.62 13th 26 50.0%
2023 43.45 13th 20 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dodge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.20 145th 391 62.9%
2019 42.21 234th 391 40.2%
2021 26.96 301st 368 18.2%
2022 16.94 353rd 388 9.0%
2023 32.52 274th 385 28.8%
2024 31.85 206th 261 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dodge Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dodge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 71 3 6 9 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 380 69 5 3 10 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 363 64 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 394 82 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 366 82 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 347 85 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 339 88 5 7 5 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 267 73 7 7 11 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 267 73 7 7 11 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 305 74 5 9 9 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 263 69 6 5 9 n/a n/a 0 352
1999 227 81 7 6 5 n/a n/a 5 331
2000 259 55 12 9 5 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 271 54 15 12 7 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 261 60 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 261 60 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 253 61 10 17 7 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 247 70 12 23 7 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 237 70 8 30 8 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 241 67 6 31 9 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 243 90 9 23 5 n/a n/a 0 370
2009 214 81 5 25 6 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 225 90 5 24 7 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 207 83 10 35 8 1 27 0 371
2012 213 83 9 48 5 4 17 0 379
2013 210 92 9 45 4 5 20 0 385
2014 208 97 11 33 5 5 20 0 379
2015 205 99 11 35 4 4 24 0 382
2016 202 133 19 39 5 4 39 0 441
2017 181 114 20 36 3 3 31 0 388
2018 183 122 26 40 2 1 26 0 400
2019 190 114 39 31 3 1 36 0 414
2020 177 121 53 28 2 2 37 0 420
2021 147 121 44 26 3 0 40 0 381
2022 157 119 47 42 2 0 37 0 404
2023 143 121 51 47 2 0 43 0 407
2024 132 118 69 50 4 1 49 0 423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dodge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 22.0 20.5 38.3
1989 467 21.2 22.0 33.2
1990 440 23.4 18.8 32.7
1991 487 24.2 20.1 33.9
1992 459 24.3 18.8 34.9
1993 444 23.1 19.2 36
1994 444 23.3 19.1 34
1995 365 21.2 17.2 23
1996 365 21.2 17.2 23
1997 402 21.3 18.9 25.4
1998 352 21.7 16.2 20.7
1999 331 20.5 16.1 33.7
2000 340 20.0 17.0 29.7
2001 359 19.5 18.4 31.8
2002 355 21.3 16.7 35.5
2003 355 21.3 16.7 35.5
2004 348 20.9 16.7 33.9
2005 359 21.0 17.1 39.3
2006 353 21.0 16.8 39.4
2007 354 22.5 15.7 38.1
2008 370 23.0 16.1 42.7
2009 331 21.9 15.1 45.3
2010 351 20.8 16.8 52.1
2011 371 21.2 17.4 53.6
2012 379 21.3 17.7 59.9
2013 385 22.2 17.3 61.8
2014 379 23.7 15.9 60.9
2015 382 25.0 15.2 61.5
2016 441 27.0 16.3 65.1
2017 388 24.8 15.6 64.2
2018 400 25.8 15.5 73.5
2019 414 26.2 15.8 69.6
2020 420 26.3 15.9 70.7
2021 381 24.9 15.3 76.4
2022 404 27.9 14.4 65.6
2023 407 23.1 17.5 n/a
2024 423 23.6 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dodge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 22.0 20.5 38.3
1989 467 21.2 22.0 33.2
1990 440 23.4 18.8 32.7
1991 487 24.2 20.1 33.9
1992 459 24.3 18.8 34.9
1993 444 23.1 19.2 36
1994 444 23.3 19.1 34
1995 365 21.2 17.2 23
1996 365 21.2 17.2 23
1997 402 21.3 18.9 25.4
1998 352 21.7 16.2 20.7
1999 331 20.5 16.1 33.7
2000 340 20.0 17.0 29.7
2001 359 19.5 18.4 31.8
2002 355 21.3 16.7 35.5
2003 355 21.3 16.7 35.5
2004 348 20.9 16.7 33.9
2005 359 21.0 17.1 39.3
2006 353 21.0 16.8 39.4
2007 354 22.5 15.7 38.1
2008 370 23.0 16.1 42.7
2009 331 21.9 15.1 45.3
2010 351 20.8 16.8 52.1
2011 371 21.2 17.4 53.6
2012 379 21.3 17.7 59.9
2013 385 22.2 17.3 61.8
2014 379 23.7 15.9 60.9
2015 382 25.0 15.2 61.5
2016 441 27.0 16.3 65.1
2017 388 24.8 15.6 64.2
2018 400 25.8 15.5 73.5
2019 414 26.2 15.8 69.6
2020 420 26.3 15.9 70.7
2021 381 24.9 15.3 76.4
2022 404 27.9 14.4 65.6
2023 407 23.1 17.5 n/a
2024 423 23.6 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dodge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $803 (6.5%) $10,526 (85.9%) $12,260
2020 $1,535 (11.8%) $10,674 (82.0%) $13,016
2021 $1,541 (10.4%) $12,625 (85.4%) $14,776
2022 $1,356 (9.2%) $12,193 (82.5%) $14,781
2023 $2,331 (13.8%) $13,390 (79.1%) $16,918

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 377th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)4363
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)5650
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)4750
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3737
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)3033
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Elementary School)3233
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dodge Elementary School)4132
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Dodge Elementary School)6549
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414407
 1.7%
African American114121
 6.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian3951
 30.8%
Hispanic3147
 51.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White190143
 24.7%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodge Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Dodge Elementary School.

Students who attend Dodge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Magnet Middle School
High : Burke High School

Students at Dodge Elementary School are 31% White, 28% African American, 16% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

Dodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Nebraska elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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