J Nelson Kelly Elementary School vs. Viking Elementary School
Should I attend J Nelson Kelly Elementary School or Viking Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Viking Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
481 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#239 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
79
53
Grade 1 Students
73
60
Grade 2 Students
78
52
Grade 3 Students
81
51
Grade 4 Students
79
56
Grade 5 Students
85
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
4%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
