- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Special Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Special Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438004432
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Education Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 178
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education Center ranks #6 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438004432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Special Education Center grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390438004432 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Special Education Center grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Special Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school 178
Special Education Center
178 students
What this shows Special Education Center reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Education Center compares
Special Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 178 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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
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
African American 51.7%
White 27.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Special Education Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Special Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Special Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Special Education Center
How many students attend Special Education Center?
Special Education Center has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Special Education Center is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Education Center?
Special Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Education Center rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education Center ranks #6 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Special Education Center, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.