Orting Special Education serves 21 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orting Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orting Special Education's student population of 21 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orting Special Education is 0.50, 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
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
7%
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 Orting Special Education?
21 students attend Orting Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Orting Special Education students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Orting Special Education offer ?
Orting Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orting Special Education part of?
Orting Special Education is part of Orting School District.
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