- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Harbor, WA
Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530594002047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Education earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Special Education has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Special Education held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530594002047 · Oak Harbor, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 15:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students)
Special Education held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.2 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
- Oak Harbor Hig
Oak Harbor High School
1,562 students
- Oak Harbor Int
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
767 students
- North Whidbey
North Whidbey Middle School
705 students
- Hillcrest Elem 460
Hillcrest Elementary
460 students
- Crescent Harbo 419
Crescent Harbor Elem
419 students
- This school 135
Special Education
135 students
What this shows Special Education reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Education compares
Special Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.0%
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
$18,813
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 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Special Education is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Oak Harbor School District reports $18,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Oak Harbor
3 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.
Similar enrollment (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Special Education
How many students attend Special Education?
Special Education has 135 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Oak Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Education is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Education?
28.2% 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 44.8% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Education?
Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Special Education rank among schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oak Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Special Education, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.