- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Special Ed School
Federal NCES profile for Special Ed School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030002904
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Ed School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Special Ed School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Ed School ranks #1 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030002904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Special Ed School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+52.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530030002904 · Auburn, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 4.4:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Special Ed School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+52.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Special Ed School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 35
Special Ed School
35 students
What this shows Special Ed School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Ed School compares
Special Ed School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 75% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Washington - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
African American 11.4%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Special Ed School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Special Ed School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Ed School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Special Ed School
How many students attend Special Ed School?
Special Ed School has 35 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Ed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Ed School is 4.4:1, which is 75% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 72% 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 Special Ed School?
42.1% of students at Special Ed School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Ed School?
The largest demographic group at Special Ed School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Ed School?
Special Ed School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Special Ed School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Ed School ranks #1 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Special Ed School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.