Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Viking Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viking Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Viking Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Viking Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viking Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
5%
5%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viking Elementary School's ranking?
Viking Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Viking Elementary School often compared to?
Viking Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Viking Elementary School?
310 students attend Viking Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Viking Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viking Elementary School?
Viking Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Viking Elementary School offer ?
Viking Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Viking Elementary School part of?
Viking Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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