Special Education serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 249 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Education is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Special Education often compared to?
Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, Snohomish Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Special Education?
249 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Special Education students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Education?
Special Education has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Oak Harbor School District.
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