Public schools in Congress Heights (Cluster 39), Crestwood and Petworth (Cluster 18), and Brightwood (Cluster 17) enroll the most special education students, which closely mirrors the residential pattern of all public school students regardless of special education needs. Filter below to view other geographies and see how the total number of special education students has changed over time.
Public School Special Education Enrollment by Neighborhood Cluster, SY2013-14 to SY2025-26
Since SY2013-14, 63% more students have been identified as having special education needs, outpacing the percent change in total enrollment of students under the age of 22 over the same period (20%).
Change in Public School Special Education Enrollment, SY2013-14 to SY2025-26
Note: Only students between the ages of 3 and 21 can qualify for special education status per federal requirements. Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY2013-14 to SY2025-26
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