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DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

641 S OAK ST, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801

About DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dodge Elementary School is part of a network of Nebraska elementary schools that families in Grand Island, Nebraska, often think of when they are looking for the best elementary schools. The school is for kids in the early grades and has about 16 students for every teacher. This lets teachers pay more attention to and help small groups. Families who are looking into or comparing the best elementary schools in Grand Island, Nebraska, like that the school focuses on core literacy, numeracy, and good behavior. Dodge elementary school is a public school, but parents sometimes compare it to the best private elementary schools in Grand Island, Nebraska when they think about things like the academic structure, the climate in the classroom, and the activities outside of school. The school is a safe place for kids to learn important skills and healthy habits that will help them in higher grades. It does this by getting the community involved, having staff that is helpful, and having set schedules.

DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

641 S OAK ST, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801

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Phone

(308) 385-5889

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Website

gips.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 32% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
446
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 227 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.49%
Asian 0.67%
Hispanic 65.25%
Black 13.45%
Two+ Races 1.57%
Native Am. 0.67%
White
17.49%
Asian
0.67%
Hispanic
65.25%
Black
13.45%
Two+ Races
1.57%
Native Am.
0.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 446
45.96%
205 Female
54.04%
241 Male

Student Population

446 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

537 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dodge Elementary School reported that in early December 2025 the Grand Island Fire Department distributed 120 new winter coats, along with hats, gloves, and scarves, to students in need at the school and across the GIPS district. Firefighters helped children choose and try on their new winter gear.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of reading help does Dodge Elementary School offer?

Ans. Students can get help with reading, practice their fluency, and borrow leveled books to read at home.

Q2. What are the chances for STEM learning at Dodge Elementary School?

Ans. Students learn about science through inquiry-based lessons, basic coding or tech use, and problem-solving tasks.

Q3. How does Dodge Elementary School keep families up to date on what their kids are learning in class?

Ans. The school sends out weekly folders, email updates, district messages, and sometimes classroom apps to keep in touch with parents.

Q4. How does Dodge Elementary School encourage good behavior and a good school culture?

Ans. To help students make good choices, staff use school-wide expectations, recognition programs, and lessons on social and emotional skills.

Q5: What kinds of counseling or social-emotional support does Dodge Elementary School offer?

Ans. A school counselor and teachers in the classroom teach SEL lessons, help students work through problems, and check in with each student when needed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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