The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in Science. The lowest is 74% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on West Dodge Station Elementary
West Dodge Station Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in Elkhorn, a western Omaha neighborhood that was once its own town and now functions as a fast-growing suburban part of Douglas County. The school is one of fourteen elementary campuses in the Elkhorn Public Schools district, a system that recently added two new elementary buildings and a middle school addition to keep up with enrollment growth. The area around the school is residential, with subdivisions that were annexed in the 1990s and 2000s, and housing costs are well above the state average. Rents and home prices reflect a high-cost market, and a large tornado struck Elkhorn in 2024, damaging many homes. The 2025 school year opened with the district’s new facilities, and the district also introduced a cell phone policy aimed at limiting distractions and a new scholarship program for career and technical education students at the high school level.
Academically, West Dodge Station stands out on the state assessments. In English language arts, the great majority of students in grades three, four, and five scored proficient, and science results for fifth graders were similarly strong. Math results were solid overall, though fourth-grade math proficiency was lower than the other tested grades, a pattern a parent may want to ask the school about. The school’s overall proficiency index across all subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among Douglas County districts, placing it among the higher-performing elementary schools in the area. Because the data covers only the most recent testing year, there is no multi-year trend to show improvement or decline.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Asian representation and smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. About one in ten students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a low rate that signals a generally well-off attendance zone. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data provided, so the level of specialized support is unclear. The school does not appear to have Title I status, which aligns with the low poverty rate.
West Dodge Station is a regular elementary school with no charter or magnet designation. The district as a whole has been expanding rapidly, meaning school assignments and capacity could shift for families moving into new subdivisions. The housing market in Elkhorn is expensive relative to the state, with a price-to-income ratio that makes homeownership a stretch for many buyers. Renters face a relatively high rent burden, though still within a range typical of the metro area.
For a family looking at this school, the strong academic results and the low-poverty environment are clear draws. The school is part of a district that has maintained a distinct identity within Omaha and that is actively investing in infrastructure. The lower fourth-grade math score is the one notable soft spot in an otherwise high-performing profile. A parent moving into the area should also consider the broader recovery from the 2024 tornado and the ongoing construction in the district, both of which affect daily life and school operations. The absence of special-education and English-learner data means families with children who may need those services should contact the school directly for specifics.
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