At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
131.5
Stanislaus County Special Education: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
10.4:1 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
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Stanislaus County Special Education
Stanislaus County Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Modesto. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Stanislaus County Office of Education. NCES reports 462 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, 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 (55.2%) and White (25.5%). English learners represent 18.2% 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 Stanislaus County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.53 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 5.41 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 99.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.41
- Nurses (FTE)
- 7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.5%
- Hispanic55.2%
- Black5.6%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8%
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 Stanislaus County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Other · Grades KG–12
56 reported students
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B Allard
High · Grades 06–12
138 reported students
Teel
High · Grades 05–12
125 reported students
Public schools near Stanislaus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres Special Education Other · Ceres Unified | KG–12 | 37 | 1.6 mi |
| Endeavor Alternative Other · Ceres Unified | KG–12 | 98 | 1.6 mi |
| Caswell State Preschool Other · Ceres Unified | Not reported | — | 2.3 mi |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Other · Charter · Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District | KG–12 | 776 | 3.9 mi |
| Keyes to Learning Charter Other · Charter · Keyes Union | KG–12 | 348 | 5 mi |
| Stanislaus County West Campus Other · Stanislaus County Office of Education | KG–12 | 56 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stanislaus County Special Education
What grades does Stanislaus County Special Education serve?
Stanislaus County Special Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Stanislaus County Office of Education.
How many students attend Stanislaus County Special Education?
Stanislaus County Special Education reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stanislaus County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 462 students and 44.53 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 Stanislaus County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stanislaus County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stanislaus County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stanislaus County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stanislaus County Special Education in?
Stanislaus County Special Education is part of Stanislaus County Office of Education, based in Modesto, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stanislaus County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ceres Special Education (1.6 mi), Endeavor Alternative (1.6 mi), Caswell State Preschool (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.