Nooksack Valley Special Services serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nooksack Valley Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Nooksack Valley Special Services's student population of 28 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
28 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Nooksack Valley Special Services is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
3%
9%

Hispanic
25%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
57%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%

Two or more races
11%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services?
28 students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nooksack Valley Special Services students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nooksack Valley Special Services?
Nooksack Valley Special Services has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nooksack Valley Special Services offer ?
Nooksack Valley Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Nooksack Valley Special Services part of?
Nooksack Valley Special Services is part of Nooksack Valley School District.
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