Viking Elementary School

305 Melgaard St
Viking, MN 56760
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥80%
  • : Viking Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 306.9 square miles in Viking, MN. The typical drive from various points within the zone to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles to the furthest point.
  • 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)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025

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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(09-10)
≥80%
65%
(09-10)
≥80%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
(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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥80%
  • : Viking Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 306.9 square miles in Viking, MN. The typical drive from various points within the zone to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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