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Special Education School

112 SO. ELLIOTT STREET, WENATCHEE, WA 98801Wenatchee School District →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–09Non-Charter
154
Students
Total enrolled
$17,969
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 154 students in grades PK–09 in WENATCHEE, Washington.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,969 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Special Education School is a small other in WENATCHEE, Washington, serving grades PK–09 with 154 students. The district invests $17,969 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Special Education School

154
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 53 female
66%
34%
Male 66%Female 34%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 57 students
Student Composition
44%
50%
Asian1%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530966001636

Academic Outcomes at Special Education School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,969Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,969
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,906
Student Support$3,414
Administration$2,156
Operations$2,695
Other$1,797
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,969 spent per student, an estimated $7,960 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
15%
State government
67.7%
Local (property tax)
14.7%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,969/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Washington Elementary SchoolAbraham Lincoln ElementaryMission View Elementary SchoolLewis And Clark Elementary Sch
+4 more
↓
Middle
Pioneer Middle SchoolFoothills Middle SchoolOrchard Middle School
↓
High School
Wenatchee High SchoolWestside High SchoolOpen Doors Re-EngagementWenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
+1 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 09
Location—
CountyChelan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWenatchee School District →
Phone: (509)663-7117
NCES ID: 530966001636
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WENATCHEE seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wenatchee School District
High
Wenatchee High School
2,076 students · 09–12
● 40 opp56% FRL
Mid
Pioneer Middle School
597 students · 06–08
● 40 opp72% FRL
Mid
Foothills Middle School
578 students · 06–08
● 40 opp55% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
494 students · KG–05
● 40 opp46% FRL
Elem
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
465 students · KG–05
● 40 opp68% FRL
Elem
Mission View Elementary School
457 students · KG–05
● 40 opp66% FRL
Elem
Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch
430 students · KG–05
● 40 opp66% FRL
Elem
John Newbery Elementary
420 students · KG–05
● 40 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
112 SO. ELLIOTT STREET, WENATCHEE, WA 98801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.