Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Handke Center- Ec Special Education's student population of 399 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Handke Center- Ec Special Education is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
399 students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Handke Center- Ec Special Education students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Handke Center- Ec Special Education offer ?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Handke Center- Ec Special Education part of?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education is part of Elk River Public School District.
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