Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Viking Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Viking Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grand Forks, ND, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 0.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest residents located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viking Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Viking Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viking Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #203 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Viking Elementary School?
328 students attend Viking Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Viking Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viking Elementary School?
Viking Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Viking Elementary School offer ?
Viking Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viking Elementary School part of?
Viking Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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