- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viking, MN
Viking Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viking Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272355001159
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viking Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 77
- students enrolled
Viking Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marshall County Central Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272355001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Viking Elementary held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 272355001159 · Viking, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 8.6:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall County Central High (215 students)
Viking Elementary held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Viking Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Count
Marshall County Central High
215 students
- Newfolden Elem
Newfolden Elementary
93 students
- This school 77
Viking Elementary
77 students
What this shows Viking Elementary reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viking Elementary compares
Viking Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Viking Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Marshall County Central Schools reports $14,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viking Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newfolden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viking Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viking Elementary
How many students attend Viking Elementary?
Viking Elementary has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viking, MN. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viking Elementary?
31.4% of students at Viking Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viking Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viking Elementary is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Viking, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viking Elementary?
Viking Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marshall County Central Schools?
Besides Viking Elementary, Marshall County Central Schools also operates Marshall County Central High (215 students) and Newfolden Elementary (93 students). See the Marshall County Central Schools district page for the complete list.