EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 11

Headquartered at 412 W 14th Ave in Holdrege, Nebraska, Educational Service Unit 11 is an active regional service agency dedicated to supporting educational systems across its rural territory. Situated in a remote town setting, ESU 11 operates not as a traditional school district with individual instructional buildings, but as a central support hub designed to enhance the capacity of local public schools. By offering collaborative resources, specialized programs, and administrative guidance, the agency plays an essential role in bridging resource gaps for school communities throughout south-central Nebraska.

Because ESU 11 functions as an educational service unit rather than a direct instructional provider, it manages no standalone operational schools and does not directly enroll students in standard prekindergarten through 12th-grade instruction. To fulfill its mission, the agency maintains a workforce of nearly 29 full-time equivalent staff members. This team is heavily weighted toward specialized service delivery, comprising approximately 28 support staff professionals alongside instructional aide support. For families, educators, and researchers, Educational Service Unit 11 represents a key infrastructural component of Nebraska’s public education system, ensuring that rural and small-town schools receive the specialized expertise, professional development, and technical support needed to thrive.