EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13

SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska — 5 schools

74
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$208,333
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 operates 5 public schools serving 74 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 73 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Scotts Bluff County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $208,333 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.2% local, 11.3% state, and 39.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

. Demographically, the student body averages 68.6% Hispanic or Latino, 29.2% White across the district's schools.

Meridian School accounts for 34.2% of all EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 school enrollment varies 6.3× across entities

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 25 students (highest), a spread of 21 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 81.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Where does the funding come from?

39.5%
Federal
11.3%
State
49.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Scotts Bluff County county, where this district is located.

$685
Studio/mo
$758
1 BR/mo
$987
2 BR/mo
$1,314
3 BR/mo
$1,397
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13.

White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13

School Enrollment
Meridian School
25
Bridgeport Head Start
15
Early Learning Center
15
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
14
Home Based
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 has 5 schools, including 5 other. Total enrollment is 74 students.

How much does EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 spend per student?

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 spends $208,333 per student.

What is the average rent near EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Scotts Bluff County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 students are 68.6% Hispanic or Latino, 29.2% White, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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