Enrollment
77
Elementary
DISTRICT 85 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS·NCES 272355001159
VIKING ELEMENTARY
305 MELGAARD ST, VIKING, MN 56760 · (218) 523-4425 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL77 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
33 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 6 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 49% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like VIKING ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIKING ELEMENTARY this school | 77 | 42.9% | N/A |
| MARBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER MARBLE | 78 | 43.6% | N/A |
| Minnesota New Country Elementary HENDERSON | 81 | 44.4% | 23.8% |
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY CHOKIO | 73 | 43.8% | 40.2% |
| FLOODWOOD ELEMENTARY FLOODWOOD | 88 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY HENDRICKS | 74 | 40.5% | 62.8% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where VIKING ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 77 | #973 of 1,130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
77
-16 (-17%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 105
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 11.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 77 | 8.5 | 9.1:1 | 43% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 102 | 8.4 | 12.1:1 | 43% (44) |
| 2022-23 | 102 | 9.1 | 11.2:1 | 46% (47) |
| 2020-21 | 93 | 8 | 11.6:1 | 26% (24) |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 8.6 | 9.4:1 | 40% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 91 | 8 | 11.4:1 | 43% (39) |
| 2010-11 | 90 | 9 | 10.0:1 | 40% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 87 | 6 | 14.5:1 | 53% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 105 | 7 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VIKING ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (81 to 77); teachers down 1% (8.6 to 8.5).
About VIKING ELEMENTARY
VIKING ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school based in VIKING, Minnesota. Enrollment is 77 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 1. Against the 344-student average for elementary schools in Minnesota, enrollment here is 78% lower.
VIKING ELEMENTARY is a school in MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS. The district has 4 schools and 463 students.
Most students at VIKING ELEMENTARY are White: 92% of enrollment. Smaller groups are 4% Hispanic. For comparison, Marshall County is about 92% White. VIKING ELEMENTARY has a diversity index of 15%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 9.1 students per teacher and 8.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Minnesota is 13.7:1, higher than at this school. About 43% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census Bureau estimates for Marshall County show that median household income is about $72,543, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 11 public schools operate in Marshall County, serving about 1,469 students.
The nearest other public school, NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY, is about 10.0 miles away.
VIKING ELEMENTARY falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
VIKING ELEMENTARY saw enrollment fall 17% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 11.6:1 in 2020-21 and 9.1:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at VIKING ELEMENTARY. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,909
Census ACS
Median income
$72,543
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
1,469 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS
- MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 215 students
- NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 93 students
- Marshall County Central Middle SchoMiddle · 78 students
Other Viking Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Viking Elementary. VIKING ELEMENTARY is the 5th largest of the 5.
- VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPELICAN RAPIDS, MN · 468 students
- Viking ElementaryFresno, CA · 701 students
- Viking ElementaryHolmen, WI · 355 students
- VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGrand Forks, ND · 328 students
Nearby schools
- NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY10.0 mi · 93
- Marshall County Central Middle Scho10.1 mi · 78
- MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH10.1 mi · 215
- LINCOLN SENIOR HIGH12.6 mi · 521
- NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER12.8 mi · 23
- FRANKLIN MIDDLE13.6 mi · 454
Frequently asked questions
About VIKING ELEMENTARYHow many students attend VIKING ELEMENTARY?
VIKING ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 77 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does VIKING ELEMENTARY serve?
VIKING ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at VIKING ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 9.1:1 students per teacher at VIKING ELEMENTARY.
How diverse is VIKING ELEMENTARY?
VIKING ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is VIKING ELEMENTARY in?
VIKING ELEMENTARY is part of MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS.
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