At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Ceres Special Education: 37 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
18.5:1 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
- 26
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Ceres Special Education
Ceres Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Ceres. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Ceres Unified. NCES reports 37 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (78.4%) and White (16.2%). English learners represent 38.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ceres Special Education
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 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
- 38.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White16.2%
- Hispanic78.4%
- Black0%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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 Ceres Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Caswell State Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Endeavor Alternative
Other · Grades KG–12
98 reported students
Whitmore Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
96 reported students
Argus High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
189 reported students
Westport Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
393 reported students
Public schools near Ceres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Alternative Other · Ceres Unified | KG–12 | 98 | under 0.1 mi |
| Caswell State Preschool Other · Ceres Unified | Not reported | — | 1 mi |
| Stanislaus County Special Education Other · Stanislaus County Office of Education | KG–12 | 462 | 1.6 mi |
| Keyes to Learning Charter Other · Charter · Keyes Union | KG–12 | 348 | 3.5 mi |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Other · Charter · Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District | KG–12 | 776 | 5.3 mi |
| Stanislaus County West Campus Other · Stanislaus County Office of Education | KG–12 | 56 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ceres Special Education
What grades does Ceres Special Education serve?
Ceres Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Ceres Unified.
How many students attend Ceres Special Education?
Ceres Special Education reported 37 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ceres Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 37 students and 2 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 Ceres Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ceres Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ceres Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ceres Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.4% 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 Ceres Special Education in?
Ceres Special Education is part of Ceres Unified, based in Ceres, CA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ceres Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Endeavor Alternative (under 0.1 mi), Caswell State Preschool (1 mi), Stanislaus County Special Education (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.