- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Dodge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dodge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001374
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodge Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #103 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 479
- students enrolled
Dodge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge Elementary School ranks #103 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dodge Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 317482001374 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Dodge Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Dodge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 479
Dodge Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Dodge Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodge Elementary School compares
Dodge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.1%
African American 27.1%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 27.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Dodge Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodge Elementary School
How many students attend Dodge Elementary School?
Dodge Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dodge Elementary School is African American at 27.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodge Elementary School?
Dodge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dodge Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge Elementary School ranks #103 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Dodge Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.