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Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West

1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West's student population of 8 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
13%
7%
White
37%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
50%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West?
8 students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West students are Two or more races, 37% of students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West?
Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West offer ?
Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West part of?
Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West is part of Educational Service Unit 03 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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