Enrollment
35
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530030002904
Special Ed School — Auburn, WA
Federal NCES profile for Special Ed School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Special Ed School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Special Ed School reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 87% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 85% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Washington average and 19% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Auburn School District spends $25,901 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.4% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Special Ed School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.4:1 | ▼ 87% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
2.4:1
students per teacher
— 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Washington — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$25,901
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
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.
Overview
Enrollment 35 Top 9% in Washington — larger than 91% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 2.4:1 -87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.1% -6% vs state
NCES ID 530030002904
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Special Ed School.
$25,901
Per student
+12%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
Similar other schools in Auburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chinook Elementary School
Standard public school
700 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Terminal Park Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Lea Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Special Ed School
How many students attend Special Ed School?
Special Ed School has 35 students enrolled. It is a other school in AUBURN, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Ed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Ed School is 2.4:1, which is 87% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUBURN, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Ed School?
Special Ed School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.