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Children's Institute for Learning Differences

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Renton, WA

2640 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Renton since at least 2011

Children's Institute for Learning Differences is a special education school in Renton, Washington, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 41 students and around 4 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
41
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of special education schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 10 special education schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    42’11–1240’13–1444’15–1645’17–1844’19–2044’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    14
    22
    36
    44
    52
    66
    76
    84
    94
    102
    121

    Student body

    White68%
    Two or more races17%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

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    What grades does Children's Institute for Learning Differences serve?

    Children's Institute for Learning Differences serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Children's Institute for Learning Differences?

    About 41 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Children's Institute for Learning Differences?

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