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Handke Center- Ec Special Education

1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

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
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 (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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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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