At a glance
Reported students
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska other enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 88 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
14
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire: 16 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Bellevue. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Educational Service Unit 03. NCES reports 16 students for 2024–25.
Among 88 combined / other schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 27 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Nebraska median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Black (31.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic0%
- Black31.3%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Educational Service Unit 03
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
ESU 3 Head Start - Fort Crook
Other · Grades PK–PK
16 reported students
ESU 3 Head Start - Parkview Heights
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
ESU 3 Head Start - Peter Sarpy
Other · Grades PK–PK
8 reported students
ESU 3 Head Start - Bellevue West
Other · Grades PK–PK
8 reported students
ESU 3 Papillion Lavista Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
8 reported students
ESU 3 Head Start - Sccdc
Other · Grades PK–PK
27 reported students
Public schools near ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chap Center Other · Bellevue Public Schools | PK–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| ESU 3 Head Start - Fort Crook Other · Educational Service Unit 03 | PK–PK | 16 | 2.2 mi |
| ESU 3 Head Start - Bellevue West Other · Educational Service Unit 03 | PK–PK | 8 | 2.2 mi |
| ESU 3 Head Start - Golden Hills Other · Educational Service Unit 03 | PK–PK | 39 | 2.4 mi |
| ESU 3 Head Start - Peter Sarpy Other · Educational Service Unit 03 | PK–PK | 8 | 2.7 mi |
| Early Childhood Center at Educare - Indian Hill Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 190 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire
What grades does ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire serve?
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Educational Service Unit 03.
How many students attend ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire?
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire reported 16 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 88 Nebraska combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 16 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire a public, charter, or magnet school?
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Educational Service Unit 03 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire in?
ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire is part of Educational Service Unit 03, based in Lavista, NE, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ESU 3 Head Start - Belleaire?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chap Center (1.5 mi), ESU 3 Head Start - Fort Crook (2.2 mi), ESU 3 Head Start - Bellevue West (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.