HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS

71 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Howells-Dodge Elementary School, located in Howells, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Howells-Dodge Consolidated School District. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support academic growth. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core subjects, essential life skills, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its rural student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Howells community. By maintaining relatively small class sizes, the school is able to offer individualized attention to students, helping them navigate their early academic years with confidence. With its focus on local values and student development, Howells-Dodge Elementary continues to be a cornerstone institution that prepares its young learners for their transition into secondary education.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	9

White
62 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (12.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)986-1621
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 11