In December 2015, Shamokin Area School District administration reported that 422 pupils or 17.7% of the district's pupils received Special Education services, with 40.5% of the identified students having a specific learning disability. In 2013, Shamokin Area School District administration reported that 407 pupils or 16% of the district's pupils received Special Education services, with 36.9% of the identified students having a specific learning disability. In 2012, Shamokin Area School District administration reported that 414 pupils or 17.5% of the district's pupils received Special Education services, with 36% of the identified students having a specific learning disability. In December 2010, the district administration reported that 471 pupils or 18% of the district's pupils received Special Education services, with 32% of the identified students having a specific learning disability. In December 2009, the district administration reported that 375 pupils or 15.2% of the district's pupils received Special Education services.