Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills's student population of 39 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
38%
7%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills?
39 students attend Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills?
Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills offer ?
Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills part of?
Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills is part of Educational Service Unit 03 School District.
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