Special Educational School (2025-26 Ranking)

502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002

Special Educational School serves 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 29 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Special Educational School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Special Educational School's student population of 29 students has declined by 81% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Special Educational School
Pre-K	10
1	1
2	1
3	3
4	5
5	1
6	2
7	2
8	1
9	1
10	1
12	1

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Total Students

29 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School
2023	19
2022	27
2021	21
2020	154
2019	154
2018	127
2017	127
2016	130
2015	128
2014	118
2013	95
2012	92
2011	98
2010	107
2009	95

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Special Educational School
2023	8
2022	4
2021	6
2020	4
2019	4
2018	3
2017	3
2016	3
2015	3
2013	3
2012	2
2011	2
2010	4
2009	5
2008	5

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School Motto

In a culture of equity and excellence we engage, educate, and empower each student for success beyond graduation.

School Rankings

The of Special Educational School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

16:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	2:1	16:1	17:1
2022	7:1	16:1	17:1
2021	4:1	16:1	17:1
2020	39:1	17:1	19:1
2019	39:1	17:1	19:1
2018	42:1	19:1	18:1
2017	42:1	18:1	18:1
2016	43:1	19:1	19:1
2015	43:1	18:1	18:1
2013	30:1	19:1	20:1
2012	37:1	20:1	20:1
2010	31:1	19:1	20:1
2009	21:1	19:1	20:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2020)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2018	3%	1%	1%
2017	3%	1%	1%
2016	3%	2%	1%
2014	3%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	2%
2012	3%	2%	2%
2011	3%	2%	2%
2010	3%	4%	4%
2009	5%	4%	5%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	5%	9%	13%
2022	7%	9%	12%
2021	10%	8%	11%
2020	3%	8%	10%
2019	3%	8%	10%
2018	3%	8%	8%
2017	3%	8%	8%
2016	3%	8%	8%
2015	8%	8%	8%
2014	5%	7%	8%
2013	12%	8%	8%
2012	7%	7%	8%
2011	4%	7%	8%
2010	11%	10%	12%
2009	7%	10%	12%

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Hispanic

24%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	16%	26%	33%
2022	30%	25%	32%
2021	19%	25%	32%
2020	30%	24%	31%
2019	30%	24%	31%
2018	33%	23%	29%
2017	33%	23%	29%
2016	29%	22%	28%
2015	36%	22%	27%
2014	26%	21%	25%
2013	27%	20%	23%
2012	21%	20%	22%
2011	22%	18%	20%
2010	21%	16%	18%
2009	13%	16%	17%

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Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	11%	5%	8%
2022	4%	5%	9%
2021	10%	5%	8%
2020	8%	5%	8%
2019	8%	5%	8%
2018	9%	4%	7%
2017	9%	4%	7%
2016	5%	4%	7%
2015	4%	4%	7%
2014	5%	5%	7%
2013	5%	5%	7%
2012	3%	5%	7%
2011	4%	5%	8%
2010	6%	6%	8%
2009	13%	5%	8%

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White

38%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	63%	49%	30%
2022	55%	50%	31%
2021	52%	51%	33%
2020	41%	53%	37%
2019	41%	53%	37%
2018	45%	55%	42%
2017	45%	55%	42%
2016	45%	56%	44%
2015	44%	57%	46%
2014	47%	58%	48%
2013	45%	59%	50%
2012	62%	60%	53%
2011	67%	63%	57%
2010	59%	64%	58%
2009	62%	65%	58%

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Hawaiian

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2020	4%	1%	4%
2019	4%	1%	4%
2016	2%	1%	3%
2015	2%	1%	3%
2012	1%	1%	2%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	5%	9%	9%
2022	4%	9%	10%
2021	9%	9%	10%
2020	13%	8%	9%
2019	13%	8%	9%
2018	7%	8%	10%
2017	7%	8%	10%
2016	13%	7%	9%
2015	6%	7%	8%
2014	14%	7%	8%
2013	9%	6%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.77

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	0.57	0.68	0.78
2022	0.61	0.68	0.77
2021	0.67	0.67	0.77
2020	0.72	0.65	0.75
2019	0.72	0.65	0.75
2018	0.68	0.64	0.73
2017	0.68	0.64	0.73
2016	0.70	0.63	0.71
2015	0.67	0.62	0.71
2014	0.69	0.61	0.70
2013	0.71	0.61	0.68
2012	0.57	0.60	0.67
2011	0.50	0.58	0.63
2010	0.61	0.56	0.62
2009	0.60	0.55	0.61

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Eligible for

28%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2023	42%	41%	52%
2022	78%	36%	41%
2021	29%	35%	44%
2020	27%	35%	42%
2019	27%	35%	42%
2018	16%	37%	43%
2017	16%	37%	43%
2016	32%	38%	45%
2014	24%	39%	47%
2013	37%	38%	48%
2012	37%	37%	43%

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Eligible for (21-22)

15%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)
Year	Special Educational School	Washington	Auburn School District
2022	15%	7%	10%
2020	3%	8%	12%
2019	3%	8%	12%
2018	3%	7%	10%
2017	3%	7%	10%
2016	2%	7%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Auburn School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Educational School?

29 students attend Special Educational School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Special Educational School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Special Educational School?

Special Educational School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Special Educational School offer ?

Special Educational School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Special Educational School part of?

Special Educational School is part of Auburn School District.

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