- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kelso, WA
Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530000303076
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Education earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 19
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000303076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Special Education grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530000303076 · Kelso, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 60.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Special Education grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 19
Special Education
19 students
What this shows Special Education reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Education compares
Special Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Special Education is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Kelso
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
How many students attend Special Education?
Special Education has 19 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Special Education?
60.0% of students at Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Special Education is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Education?
Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Education rank among public schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Special Education, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.