At a glance
Reported students
942
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
122
Merced County Special Education: 942 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13:1 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
- 808
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Merced County Special Education
Merced County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Merced. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merced County Office of Education. NCES reports 942 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 (72.1%) and White (13.7%). English learners represent 31.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 99.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Merced County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.22 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
- 31.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 99.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 9
- 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
- White13.7%
- Hispanic72.1%
- Black4.7%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.5%
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 Merced County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Floyd A. Schelby
Other · Grades KG–12
89 reported students
Merced County Juvenile Court
Other · Grades KG–12
20 reported students
Valley Los Banos Community
High · Grades 06–12
160 reported students
Come Back Charter
High · Grades 09–12
128 reported students
Valley Atwater Community
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
Valley Merced Community
High · Grades 06–12
99 reported students
Public schools near Merced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County ROP High · Merced County ROP | 11–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tenaya Middle Middle · Merced City Elementary | 07–08 | 607 | 0.5 mi |
| Margaret Sheehy Elementary Elementary · Merced City Elementary | KG–06 | 481 | 0.8 mi |
| Yosemite High (Continuation) High · Merced Union High | 09–12 | 342 | 0.8 mi |
| Weaver Preschool Other · Weaver Union | Not reported | — | 0.9 mi |
| Merced County Juvenile Court Other · Merced County Office of Education | KG–12 | 20 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merced County Special Education
What grades does Merced County Special Education serve?
Merced County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Merced County Office of Education.
How many students attend Merced County Special Education?
Merced County Special Education reported 942 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 808 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merced County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 942 students and 72.22 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 Merced County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merced County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merced County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Merced County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.4% 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 Merced County Special Education in?
Merced County Special Education is part of Merced County Office of Education, based in Merced, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merced County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merced County ROP (under 0.1 mi), Tenaya Middle (0.5 mi), Margaret Sheehy Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.