At a glance
Reported students
169
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
55
Sonoma County Special Education: 169 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
7.8:1 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
- 258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.1:1
What the reported data says about Sonoma County Special Education
Sonoma County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Santa Rosa. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Sonoma County Office of Education. NCES reports 169 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, 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 (53.8%) and White (35.5%). English learners represent 16.3% 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 Sonoma County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.54 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
- 16.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4.55
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.5%
- Hispanic53.8%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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 Sonoma County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Other · Grades KG–12
55 reported students
Sonoma County Court
Other · Grades KG–12
42 reported students
Public schools near Sonoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Court Other · Sonoma County Office of Education | KG–12 | 42 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs Other · Sonoma County Office of Education | KG–12 | 55 | under 0.1 mi |
| Northwest Prep Charter Other · Charter · Northwest Prep Charter District | KG–12 | 138 | 3.5 mi |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay Other · Charter · Pivot Charter School - North Bay District | KG–12 | 437 | 4.9 mi |
| Lewis Early Learning Academy Other · Santa Rosa Elementary | Not reported | — | 5.6 mi |
| Roseland Charter Other · Charter · Roseland Charter District | KG–12 | 1,254 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma County Special Education
What grades does Sonoma County Special Education serve?
Sonoma County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Sonoma County Office of Education.
How many students attend Sonoma County Special Education?
Sonoma County Special Education reported 169 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 258 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sonoma County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 169 students and 21.54 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 Sonoma County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sonoma County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sonoma County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sonoma County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.5% 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 Sonoma County Special Education in?
Sonoma County Special Education is part of Sonoma County Office of Education, based in Santa Rosa, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sonoma County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sonoma County Court (under 0.1 mi), Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs (under 0.1 mi), Northwest Prep Charter (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.