At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
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
382.5
Riverside County Special Education: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.1:1 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
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.2:1
What the reported data says about Riverside County Special Education
Riverside County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Riverside. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Riverside County Office of Education. NCES reports 584 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 8.1:1, 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 (77.1%) and White (12.3%). English learners represent 31.8% 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 Riverside County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.91 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
- 31.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White12.3%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black4.5%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Riverside County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Other · Grades KG–12
104 reported students
Preschool Grasp
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
CBK Charter
High · Grades 09–12
612 reported students
Riverside County Community
High · Grades 07–12
181 reported students
Public schools near Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Juvenile Court Other · Riverside County Office of Education | KG–12 | 104 | under 0.1 mi |
| Preschool Grasp Other · Riverside County Office of Education | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Riverside Virtual Other · Riverside Unified | KG–12 | 524 | 0.5 mi |
| California School for the Deaf-Riverside Other · California School for the Deaf-Riverside (ST Special Schl) | KG–12 | 350 | 2.4 mi |
| Summit View Independent Study Other · Riverside Unified | KG–12 | 62 | 2.7 mi |
| Educational Options Center State Preschool Other · Riverside Unified | Not reported | — | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverside County Special Education
What grades does Riverside County Special Education serve?
Riverside County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Riverside County Office of Education.
How many students attend Riverside County Special Education?
Riverside County Special Education reported 584 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 528 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverside County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 584 students and 71.91 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 Riverside County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverside County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverside County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% 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 Riverside County Special Education in?
Riverside County Special Education is part of Riverside County Office of Education, based in Riverside, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverside County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside County Juvenile Court (under 0.1 mi), Preschool Grasp (under 0.1 mi), Riverside Virtual (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.