At a glance
Reported students
92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center: 92 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
8.9:1 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
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6:1
What the reported data says about Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–10 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 92 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, 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 (81.5%) and Black (12%). English learners represent 59.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.35 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- 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
- White1.1%
- Hispanic81.5%
- Black12%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
Other · Grades KG–12
63 reported students
Marlton
Other · Grades KG–12
135 reported students
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Ed and Career Transition Center
Other · Grades KG–12
170 reported students
Special Education-Infant/Preschool Program
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
Other · Grades KG–12
381 reported students
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
573 reported students
Public schools near Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts Other · Los Angeles Unified | KG–12 | 842 | 1.3 mi |
| New Open World Academy K-12 Other · Los Angeles Unified | KG–12 | 911 | 1.4 mi |
| Foshay Learning Center Other · Los Angeles Unified | KG–12 | 1,530 | 1.5 mi |
| UCLA Community K-12 Other · Los Angeles Unified | KG–12 | 887 | 1.5 mi |
| Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy Other · Los Angeles Unified | KG–12 | 573 | 2.2 mi |
| Los Angeles Unified School District ROCP Other · Los Angeles Unified ROCP | Not reported | — | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
What grades does Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center serve?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center reports grades KG–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center reported 92 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 92 students and 10.35 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 Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center in?
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts (1.3 mi), New Open World Academy K-12 (1.4 mi), Foshay Learning Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.