Educational Service Unit 03 School District
School District · Lavista, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$210,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$210,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$210,132
+$192,768 vs Nebraska median
District size
127 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-rated schools
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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 5.6/10, Educational Service Unit 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
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Schools in Educational Service Unit 03
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Nebraska
- 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 5.6/10. 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?
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How does Educational Service Unit 03 compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Educational Service Unit 03 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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.
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District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
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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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