DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 641 S. Oak St. in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated staff, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school community at Dodge Elementary is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and personalized learning. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the educators at Dodge work to meet the varying needs of their student population through differentiated instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere. Beyond academics, the school often serves as a neighborhood hub, encouraging family involvement and extracurricular participation to ensure that every child feels a strong sense of belonging within the Grand Island community.
For more information, contact DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 385-5889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801-7898
(308) 385-5889
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 38.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 482 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.5%
- White
- 31.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.