- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Francisco, CA
S.F. County Special Education
Federal NCES profile for S.F. County Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069111109473
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.F. County Special Education earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for California
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
S.F. County Special Education has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. County Special Education ranks #3 of 5 schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069111109473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
S.F. County Special Education grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+110.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.7 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 069111109473 · San Francisco, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 40:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) (67 students)
S.F. County Special Education grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+110.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.7 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
S.F. County Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
S.F. County Special Education
120 students
- S.F. County Op
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
67 students
- S.F. County Ci
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
65 students
- S.F. County Co 17
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr
17 students
What this shows S.F. County Special Education reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.F. County Special Education compares
S.F. County Special Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 86% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$36,381
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 25.8%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 11.7%
Largest group: Asian at 25.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.2, S.F. County Special Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Francisco County Office of Education reports $36,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S.F. County Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.F. County Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in San Francisco
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
S.F. International High
Alternative education program
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Alternative education program
67 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
Alternative education program
65 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr
Alternative education program
17 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about S.F. County Special Education
How many students attend S.F. County Special Education?
S.F. County Special Education has 120 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.F. County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at S.F. County Special Education is 40:1, which is 86% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S.F. County Special Education?
37.0% of students at S.F. County Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.F. County Special Education?
The largest demographic group at S.F. County Special Education is Asian at 25.8% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.F. County Special Education?
S.F. County Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S.F. County Special Education rank among schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. County Special Education ranks #3 of 5 schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco County Office of Education?
Besides S.F. County Special Education, San Francisco County Office of Education also operates S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) (67 students), S.F. County Civic Center Secondary (65 students), and S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr (17 students). See the San Francisco County Office of Education district page for the complete list.