Enrollment
120
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S.F. County Special Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at S.F. County Special Education
S.F. County Special Education is a small combined-grade school in San Francisco, California, enrolling 120 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 86% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by Asian (26%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 114 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Francisco County Office of Education spends $88,456 per pupil, 436% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Francisco's public schools, it stands alongside S.F. International High (382 students): S.F. County Special Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40:1 vs 16.6:1).
San Francisco County Office of Education also operates S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) (67 students) and S.F. County Civic Center Secondary (65 students) alongside S.F. County Special Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S.F. County Special Education compares
S.F. County Special Education on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$88,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Francisco County Office of Education, which includes S.F. County Special Education.
$88,456
Per student
+436%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+433%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 66.4%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is S.F. County Special Education a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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