Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves 339 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Handke Center- Ec Special Education's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat 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
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Handke Center- Ec Special Education is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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?
339 students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Handke Center- Ec Special Education students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 Public School District.
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