Below Average
#1779 of 1,992 schools in MN
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
School · Elk River Public School District · Elk River, MN
An Elk River Public School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1170 MAIN ST NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Elk River.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Handke Center- Ec Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Handke Center- Ec Special Education is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Handke Center- Ec Special Education is a public school in Elk River, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Handke Center- Ec Special Education
What grades does Handke Center- Ec Special Education serve?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Handke Center- Ec Special Education is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Handke Center- Ec Special Education rank in MN?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education ranks #1,779 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Handke Center- Ec Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Handke Center- Ec Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Handke Center- Ec Special Education a charter school?
No, Handke Center- Ec Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Handke Center- Ec Special Education a Title I school?
No, Handke Center- Ec Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Handke Center- Ec Special Education?
28.0% of students at Handke Center- Ec Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Phone
- (763) 241-3400
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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