Excellent
#4 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Viking Elementary
Elementary School · Marshall County Central Schools · Viking, MN
A Marshall County Central Schools elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10, Viking, MN 56760
- Math 90% proficient (2009)
- Reading 90% proficient (2009)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Viking Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Viking Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,750
Median home value
$196,900
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 in MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marshall County Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Viking Elementary is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Viking Elementary
Viking Elementary is a public elementary school in Viking, MN, part of Marshall County Central Schools, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Viking Elementary
What grades does Viking Elementary serve?
Viking Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Viking Elementary?
Viking Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Viking Elementary rank in MN?
Viking Elementary ranks #4 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Viking Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Viking Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Viking Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Viking Elementary has 90% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Viking Elementary a charter school?
No, Viking Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Viking Elementary a Title I school?
No, Viking Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Viking Elementary?
43.1% of students at Viking Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (218) 523-4425
- Area population (ZIP 56760)
- 412
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56760; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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