Ceres Special Education serves 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ceres Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ceres Special Education's student population of 36 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ceres Special Education is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ceres Special Education?
36 students attend Ceres Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ceres Special Education students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ceres Special Education?
Ceres Special Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ceres Special Education offer ?
Ceres Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ceres Special Education part of?
Ceres Special Education is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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