Ceres Special Education

30 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ceres Special Education, located at 2503 Lawrence Street in Ceres, California, functions as a specialized instructional hub within the Ceres Unified School District. The facility is dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs, providing tailored educational programs and therapeutic services that are not typically available in general education classrooms. By maintaining a focused environment, the school aims to help students develop academic, social, and functional life skills through individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to meet their specific developmental goals.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with families, district specialists, and support staff to ensure that every student has access to a structured and inclusive learning experience. Its location serves as a centralized resource for the district, reflecting Ceres Unified's commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their unique cognitive, physical, or emotional requirements. Through targeted interventions and a supportive campus culture, Ceres Special Education plays a critical role in fostering student growth and independence.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ceres Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	25
Asian	2

Hispanic
25 (83.3 %)
White
3 (10.0 %)
Asian
2 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1500
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 30