Viking Elementary School serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
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 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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 77 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Northern Freeze
School Rankings
The diversity score of Viking Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
60%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
77 students attend Viking Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Viking Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Viking Elementary School offer ?
Viking Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viking Elementary School part of?
Viking Elementary School is part of Marshall County Central Schools.
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