Below Average
#1779 of 1,992 schools in MN
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
School · Elk River Public School District
1170 MAIN ST NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Elk River. Learn more
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,779 of 1,992
In Elk River
#14 of 14
public schools
In district
#21 of 21
Elk River Public School District
Academic performance
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Handke Center- Ec Special Education
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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. Handke Center- Ec Special Education serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Handke Center- Ec Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.6
- MN avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Handke Center- Ec Special Education Compares
See how Handke Center- Ec Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1170 MAIN ST NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Handke Center- Ec Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PARKER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MEADOWVALE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elk River, see our Elk River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Elk River | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| ISD 728 FOCUS/JOURNEY Elk River | 0.5 mi | — |
| IVAN SAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Elk River | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| FAIRVIEW PROGRAM Elk River | 0.5 mi | — |
| Ivan Sand Middle School ALC Elk River | 0.5 mi | — |
| ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH Elk River | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ST ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Elk River | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Elk River | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL Elk River | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| PARKER ELEMENTARY Elk River | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| MEADOWVALE ELEMENTARY Elk River | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| ELK RIVER DISTRICT SHARED TIME PROG Elk River | 1.4 mi | — |
| C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Elk River | 1.4 mi | — |
| Online728 High School Elk River | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Online728 Elementary School Elk River | 1.4 mi | — |
| Online728 Middle School Elk River | 1.4 mi | — |
| SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL Elk River | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Elk River | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 Elk River | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Three Rivers Montessori School Elk River | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55330 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,481
Median Home Value
$355,200
Median Rent
$1,356/mo
Population
45,080
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Avg Commute
29.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Median Age
37.7
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 28.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Phone
- (763) 241-3400
Resources & Links
District
Elk River Public School District- District Enrollment
- 14,352
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,958
- District Rank
- #21 of 21
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