Special Education

Special Education serves 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Special Education's student population of 19 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
American Indian
5%
1%
Hispanic
21%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
63%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
9%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Education?
19 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Special Education students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Kelso School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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