- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Centro, CA
Imperial County Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Imperial County Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069101007929
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial County Special Education earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for California
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial County Special Education has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial County Special Education ranks #2 of 3 schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: Imperial County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069101007929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Imperial County Special Education held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 069101007929 · El Centro, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12.7:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial Pathways Charter (246 students)
Imperial County Special Education held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial County Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Imperial County Special Education
481 students
- Imperial Pathw
Imperial Pathways Charter
246 students
- Valley Academy
Valley Academy
205 students
- Imperial Count 11
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community
11 students
What this shows Imperial County Special Education reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial County Special Education compares
Imperial County Special Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$89,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Imperial County Office of Education reports $89,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial County Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Pathways Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial County Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in El Centro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial County Special Education
How many students attend Imperial County Special Education?
Imperial County Special Education has 481 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial County Special Education is 12.7:1, which is 41% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imperial County Special Education?
49.9% of students at Imperial County Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial County Special Education?
Imperial County Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imperial County Special Education rank among schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial County Special Education ranks #2 of 3 schools in El Centro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Centro on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial County Office of Education?
Besides Imperial County Special Education, Imperial County Office of Education also operates Imperial Pathways Charter (246 students), Valley Academy (205 students), and Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community (11 students). See the Imperial County Office of Education district page for the complete list.