Enrollment
462
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Modesto, CA
Stanislaus County Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Stanislaus County Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069104107228
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanislaus County Special Education earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for California
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanislaus County Special Education has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanislaus County Special Education ranks #3 of 6 schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069104107228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanislaus County Special Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanislaus County Special Education
Stanislaus County Special Education is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Modesto, California, enrolling 462 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Stanislaus County Special Education is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 49% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #126, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 85 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Modesto's public schools, it stands alongside Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley (776 students): Stanislaus County Special Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 15.8:1).
Stanislaus County Office of Education also operates Petersen Alternative Center for Education (138 students) and Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel (125 students) alongside Stanislaus County Special Education.
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 Stanislaus County Special Education compares
Stanislaus County Special Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 55.2%
White 25.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Stanislaus County Special Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Stanislaus County Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersen Alternative Center for Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Allard | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus County West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanislaus County Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Modesto
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Standard public school
776 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
617 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
Standard public school
436 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Petersen Alternative Center for Education
Alternative education program
138 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative education program
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stanislaus County Special Education
How many students attend Stanislaus County Special Education?
Stanislaus County Special Education has 462 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanislaus County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanislaus County Special Education is 11:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Stanislaus County Special Education?
48.3% of students at Stanislaus County Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanislaus County Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Stanislaus County Special Education is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanislaus County Special Education?
Stanislaus County Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stanislaus County Special Education rank among schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanislaus County Special Education ranks #3 of 6 schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Modesto on the city page.
Is Stanislaus County Special Education a good school?
Stanislaus County Special Education earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California 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 Stanislaus County Office of Education?
Besides Stanislaus County Special Education, Stanislaus County Office of Education also operates Petersen Alternative Center for Education (138 students), Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel (125 students), and John B Allard (112 students). See the Stanislaus County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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