HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Located at 417 Center Street in Howells, Nebraska, Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools is an active, open public school district providing educational services to a remote rural community within the broader Columbus metropolitan region. The district operates three physical facilities, delivering a seamless educational trajectory that spans from early childhood pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. As a traditional independent school district, Howells-Dodge offers a structured, supportive academic environment tailored to meet the foundational and college-preparatory needs of local families at every milestone of primary and secondary education.

With a total enrollment of 292 students—comprising 148 female and 144 male learners—the district fosters a close-knit school culture characterized by manageable class sizes from early learning through high school graduation. The student body encompasses 256 White students, 33 Hispanic students, and small representations of multiracial and Pacific Islander youth. Supporting this student body is a robust staffing framework of approximately 121.5 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated team includes over 57 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 7 instructional aides, and more than 57 support staff members, ensuring that students receive strong individualized attention, targeted classroom support, and comprehensive operational care throughout their academic journey.