At a glance
Reported students
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
11
San Mateo County Special Education: 44 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
6.3:1 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
- 89
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about San Mateo County Special Education
San Mateo County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Redwood City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to San Mateo County Office of Education. NCES reports 44 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, 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 (43.2%) and Asian (40.9%). English learners represent 32.6% 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 San Mateo County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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
- 32.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White11.4%
- Hispanic43.2%
- Black0%
- Asian40.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.5%
- Multiracial0%
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 San Mateo County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
High · Grades 05–12
16 reported students
Gateway Center
High · Grades 06–12
11 reported students
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
High · Grades 07–12
8 reported students
Margaret J. Kemp
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Public schools near San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Tech High High · Charter · Design Tech High District | 09–12 | 567 | 0.5 mi |
| Nesbit Elementary Elementary · Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | KG–08 | 566 | 0.7 mi |
| San Carlos Student Services Preschool Other · San Carlos Elementary | Not reported | — | 1.9 mi |
| San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool Other · San Mateo-Foster City | Not reported | 1 | 2.8 mi |
| BSD Preschool Other · Burlingame Elementary | Not reported | — | 6.9 mi |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Other · Palo Alto Unified | KG–12 | 15 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Mateo County Special Education
What grades does San Mateo County Special Education serve?
San Mateo County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in San Mateo County Office of Education.
How many students attend San Mateo County Special Education?
San Mateo County Special Education reported 44 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 89 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Mateo County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 44 students and 7 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 San Mateo County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Mateo County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Mateo County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of San Mateo County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.6% 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 San Mateo County Special Education in?
San Mateo County Special Education is part of San Mateo County Office of Education, based in Redwood City, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Mateo County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Design Tech High (0.5 mi), Nesbit Elementary (0.7 mi), San Carlos Student Services Preschool (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.