Handke Center- Ec Special Education

Serving 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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
4%
12%
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White
89%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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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

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