At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
34.5
Butte County Special Education: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 59
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.5:1
What the reported data says about Butte County Special Education
Butte County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Oroville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Butte County Office of Education. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Butte County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.1%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black4.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Butte County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Butte County Community
Other · Grades KG–12
20 reported students
Table Mountain
Other · Grades KG–12
16 reported students
BASES Learning Center
Other · Grades 01–12
11 reported students
Hearthstone
Other · Grades KG–12
185 reported students
Come Back Butte Charter
High · Grades 09–12
93 reported students
Public schools near Butte County Special Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone Other · Charter · Butte County Office of Education | KG–12 | 185 | under 0.1 mi |
| Table Mountain Other · Butte County Office of Education | KG–12 | 16 | 0.6 mi |
| Ipakanni Early College Charter Other · Charter · Ipakanni Early College Charter District | KG–12 | 63 | 1.7 mi |
| BASES Learning Center Other · Butte County Office of Education | 01–12 | 11 | 2 mi |
| Sierra Del Oro Inclusive Preschool Other · Oroville City Elementary | Not reported | — | 2.7 mi |
| Palermo Special Education Preschool Other · Palermo Union Elementary | Not reported | — | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butte County Special Education
What grades does Butte County Special Education serve?
Butte County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Butte County Office of Education.
How many students attend Butte County Special Education?
Butte County Special Education reported 49 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 59 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butte County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 49 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butte County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butte County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Butte County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Butte County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Butte County Special Education in?
Butte County Special Education is part of Butte County Office of Education, based in Oroville, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butte County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hearthstone (under 0.1 mi), Table Mountain (0.6 mi), Ipakanni Early College Charter (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.