Special Education

Serving 41 students in grades 1-12, 
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Special Education's student population of 41 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
41 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
71%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Education?
41 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Special Education students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Kelso School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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