At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Handke Center- EC Special Education: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Handke Center- EC Special Education
Handke Center- EC Special Education is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Elk River. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.5%) and Black (3.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Handke Center- EC Special Education
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.5%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elk River Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
ISD 728 Focus/Journey
Other · Grades 03–12
23 reported students
Parker Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
513 reported students
Zimmerman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
514 reported students
Zimmerman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
522 reported students
Otsego Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
536 reported students
Meadowvale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Public schools near Handke Center- EC Special Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Sand Community High School High · Elk River Public School District | 09–12 | 88 | 0.5 mi |
| Ivan Sand Community School- IS High · Elk River Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov High · Elk River Public School District | 09–12 | 1 | 0.5 mi |
| ISD 728 Focus/Journey Other · Elk River Public School District | 03–12 | 23 | 0.5 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | PK–PK | 119 | 6.4 mi |
| Eastview Elementary School - SNW Other · Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci | PK–PK | 68 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Handke Center- EC Special Education
What grades does Handke Center- EC Special Education serve?
Handke Center- EC Special Education reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Elk River Public School District.
How many students attend Handke Center- EC Special Education?
Handke Center- EC Special Education reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Handke Center- EC Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 399 students and 23.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Handke Center- EC Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Handke Center- EC Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk River Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Handke Center- EC Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Handke Center- EC Special Education in?
Handke Center- EC Special Education is part of Elk River Public School District, based in Elk River, MN, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Handke Center- EC Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ivan Sand Community High School (0.5 mi), Ivan Sand Community School- IS (0.5 mi), Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.