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7.6 avg / 10

Educational Service Unit 03 School District

School District · Lavista, Nebraska

Students: 127
Teachers (FTE): 30
Estimated Scores: 100%

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

8

Per-Pupil Spending

$210,132

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.2:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$210,132

+$192,768 vs Nebraska median

District size

127 students

Smaller than Nebraska median

About Educational Service Unit 03

Educational Service Unit 03 is a Lavista, Nebraska school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 127 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4.2:1. The district invests $210,132 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Educational Service Unit 03 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

District Map

Schools in Educational Service Unit 03, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Details

City
Lavista
Total Enrollment
127
Teachers (FTE)
30
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Educational Service Unit 03?

Educational Service Unit 03 has 8 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Educational Service Unit 03?

The average composite rating for Educational Service Unit 03 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Educational Service Unit 03?

Educational Service Unit 03 spends $210,132 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Educational Service Unit 03?

The average student-teacher ratio in Educational Service Unit 03 is 4.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Educational Service Unit 03?

Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills is the highest-rated school in Educational Service Unit 03 with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How does Educational Service Unit 03 compare to other districts in Nebraska?

Educational Service Unit 03 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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