West Dodge Station Elementary School

18480 CALIFORNIA ST ELKHORN NE 68022

About West Dodge Station Elementary School

West Dodge Station Elementary School in Elkhorn, Omaha has about 479 students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade. This high performing elementary school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1, and about 37 full-time employees work to maintain class sizes well-balanced. Academics are good: about 78 % of students are at grade level in math and 77 % at grade level in reading, reflecting strong student outcomes and academic excellence, and the school is in the top 5 percentile in Nebraska. Student body demographics are roughly 73 % White, 10 % Asian, 6 % Hispanic, 6 % Black, and 5 % multiracial. Staff consists of certified teachers, instructional support, and mission-driven leadership for Elkhorn Public Schools. Median home prices in the surrounding neighborhood of the school are roughly $245,800. As one of the best classical school in Omaha, it offers a high-quality, well-defined educational environment.

Contact Information

Address

18480 CALIFORNIA ST ELKHORN NE 68022

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Phone

(402) 289-2773

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
491
Total Students
$56341
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Dodge Station Elementary School

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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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School Ratings

Ranked

10

of 10 in nebraska

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 75.8%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic 6.1%
Black 3.7%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
75.8%
Asian
10.8%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
3.7%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
44.4%
218 Female
55.6%
273 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

502 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

West Dodge Station launched their Summer Athletics & Activities Camps, where every student could achieve their full potential with free, diverse sports and enjoyable programs this summer.

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

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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