Special Education

Special Education serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Special Education's student population of 135 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
30%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Special Education often compared to?
Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, Snohomish Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Special Education?
135 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Special Education students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Special Education?
Special Education has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Oak Harbor School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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