Enrollment
45
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everett, WA
Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530543002820
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Services earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Special Services has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services ranks #19 of 19 schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543002820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Special Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Special Services
Special Services is a small combined-grade school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 45 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everett's public schools, it stands alongside Penny Creek Elementary (791 students): Special Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 19.3:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Special Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Special Services compares
Special Services on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$19,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 37.8%
Asian 15.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Special Services is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukilteo School District, which includes Special Services.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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.
How Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Everett
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Penny Creek Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Challenger Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Lake Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Firs Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Special Services
How many students attend Special Services?
Special Services has 45 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Services is 22.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Special Services?
31.4% of students at Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Special Services is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Services?
Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Special Services rank among schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services ranks #19 of 19 schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everett on the city page.
Is Special Services a good school?
Special Services earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mukilteo School District?
Besides Special Services, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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