Nooksack Valley Special Services serves 72 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- 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 72 students has declined by 28% 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
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nooksack Valley Special Services is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services?
72 students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nooksack Valley Special Services students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nooksack Valley Special Services?
Nooksack Valley Special Services has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher 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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