At a glance
Reported students
597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.56
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
75th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
79
Fresno County Special Education: 597 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
- 585
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.3:1
What the reported data says about Fresno County Special Education
Fresno County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Fresno. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Fresno County Office of Education. NCES reports 597 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th 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 Hispanic or Latino (77.7%) and White (9.2%). English learners represent 18.1% 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 Fresno County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.56 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
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.95
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 14.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic77.7%
- Black2.8%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2%
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 Fresno County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alice M. Worsley
Other · Grades KG–12
79 reported students
Fresno COE District-Wide Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Violet Heintz Education Academy
High · Grades 07–12
59 reported students
Public schools near Fresno 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno COE District-Wide Preschool Other · Fresno County Office of Education | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter Other · Charter · Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter District | KG–12 | 261 | 0.9 mi |
| Big Picture Educational Academy Other · Charter · Big Picture Educational Academy District | KG–12 | 520 | 1 mi |
| Farber School of Independent Studies and Online Other · Fresno Unified | KG–12 | 976 | 1.8 mi |
| W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter Other · Charter · W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter District | KG–12 | 286 | 2.1 mi |
| Fresno City and Fresno State Preschools Other · Fresno Unified | Not reported | — | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fresno County Special Education
What grades does Fresno County Special Education serve?
Fresno County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Fresno County Office of Education.
How many students attend Fresno County Special Education?
Fresno County Special Education reported 597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 585 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fresno County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 597 students and 72.56 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 Fresno County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fresno County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fresno County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fresno County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.7% 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 Fresno County Special Education in?
Fresno County Special Education is part of Fresno County Office of Education, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fresno County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fresno COE District-Wide Preschool (under 0.1 mi), Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter (0.9 mi), Big Picture Educational Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.