School overview
At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
19th percentile
Compared with 572 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Ceres Special Education: 37 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ceres Special Education
Ceres Special Education is a public 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 572 other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 221 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th 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 two 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.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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