At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Orange County Special Education: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
7:1 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
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
What the reported data says about Orange County Special Education
Orange County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Costa Mesa. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Orange County Department of Education. NCES reports 331 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7:1, 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 (51.1%) and White (22.7%). English learners represent 23.1% 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 Orange County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.06 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 11.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White22.7%
- Hispanic51.1%
- Black3.9%
- Asian15.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Orange County Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Occs:chep/Pchs
Other · Grades KG–12
290 reported students
ACCESS Juvenile Hall
Other · Grades KG–12
186 reported students
ACCESS County Community
Other · Grades KG–12
1,315 reported students
College and Career Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Public schools near Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESS County Community Other · Orange County Department of Education | KG–12 | 1,315 | under 0.1 mi |
| Suncoast Preparatory Academy Other · Charter · Suncoast Preparatory Academy District | KG–12 | 1,459 | 0.9 mi |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego Other · Charter · California Pacific Charter - San Diego District | KG–12 | 310 | 1.4 mi |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Other · Charter · California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles District | KG–12 | 423 | 1.4 mi |
| Harper Other · Newport-Mesa Unified | Not reported | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mitchell Child Development Other · Santa Ana Unified | Not reported | — | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orange County Special Education
What grades does Orange County Special Education serve?
Orange County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Orange County Department of Education.
How many students attend Orange County Special Education?
Orange County Special Education reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orange County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 7:1, based on 331 students and 47.06 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 Orange County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orange County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Orange County Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orange County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.1% 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 Orange County Special Education in?
Orange County Special Education is part of Orange County Department of Education, based in Costa Mesa, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orange County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ACCESS County Community (under 0.1 mi), Suncoast Preparatory Academy (0.9 mi), California Pacific Charter - San Diego (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.