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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13

Nebraska · Public School District
8
Schools
74
Students
$208,333
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
78.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 is a public school district in Nebraska serving 74 students across 8 schools. It includes 1 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $208,333 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (8)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PANHANDLE BEGINNINGS DAY TREATMENT03–080
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HARMS ADV TECH CENTER-WNCC10–120
LIFELINKS-NEBRASKA12–120
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRIDGEPORT HEAD STARTPK–PK14
EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–PK14
HOME BASEDPK–PK4
MERIDIAN SCHOOLPK–1225
WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC)PK–PK17
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$208,333>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
State
11.3%
Local (property tax)
49.2%
Federal
39.5%

Funding is shared between state (11%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (39%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
74
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$208K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
39% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 74 students.
How much does EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 spend per student?
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 spends $208,333 per pupil ($208,333 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?
78% of students in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?
No, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 serve?
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13?
The median opportunity score across schools in EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13 is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.