Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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 256 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
256 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Handke Center- Ec Special Education offer ?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Handke Center- Ec Special Education part of?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education is part of Elk River School District.
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