Viking Elementary School serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viking Elementary School's student population of 102 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Viking Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Viking Elementary School?
102 students attend Viking Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Viking Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viking Elementary School?
Viking Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viking Elementary School offer ?
Viking Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Viking Elementary School part of?
Viking Elementary School is part of Marshall County Central Schools School District.
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