Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc's student population of 28 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
39%
21%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc?
28 students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc students are White, 39% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc?
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc offer ?
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc part of?
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc is part of Educational Service Unit 03 School District.
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