Handke Center- Ec Special Education

Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Handke Center- Ec Special Education's student population of 379 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Handke Center- Ec Special Education is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Handke Center- Ec Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
12%
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White
86%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Handke Center- Ec Special Education.
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Handke Center- Ec Special Education and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Handke Center- Ec Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
379 students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Handke Center- Ec Special Education students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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