Enrollment
434
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317011002239
West Dodge Station Elementary — Elkhorn, NE
Federal NCES profile for West Dodge Station Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Dodge Station Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Dodge Station Elementary reports 434 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% below the Nebraska average and 81% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elkhorn Public Schools spends $13,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.3% from local sources (property taxes), 20.3% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Dodge Station Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 68% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 434 Top 78% in Nebraska — larger than 22% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.0% -68% vs state
NCES ID 317011002239
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Public Schools, which includes West Dodge Station Elementary.
$13,062
Per student
-36%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blue Sage Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary School
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641 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 17:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 15:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about West Dodge Station Elementary
How many students attend West Dodge Station Elementary?
West Dodge Station Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a other school in ELKHORN, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Dodge Station Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Dodge Station Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Dodge Station Elementary?
10.0% of students at West Dodge Station Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Dodge Station Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Dodge Station Elementary is White at 72.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in ELKHORN, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Dodge Station Elementary?
West Dodge Station Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.