Enrollment
355
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holmen, WI
Viking Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viking Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550654002298
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viking Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Holmen · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Viking Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viking Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holmen, WI.
School address
District: Holmen School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550654002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viking Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viking Elementary
Viking Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holmen, Wisconsin, enrolling 355 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Viking Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 535 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Holmen's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie View Elementary (466 students): Viking Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students) and Holmen Middle (868 students) alongside Viking Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Viking Elementary compares
Viking Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Viking Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmen School District, which includes Viking Elementary.
$13,829
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Viking Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen 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
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Holmen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Viking Elementary
How many students attend Viking Elementary?
Viking Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holmen, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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?
23.2% of students at Viking Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viking Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viking Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Holmen, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viking Elementary?
Viking Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Viking Elementary rank among schools in Holmen?
By Resource Investment Index, Viking Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holmen, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holmen on the city page.
Is Viking Elementary a good school?
Viking Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Holmen School District?
Besides Viking Elementary, Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students), Holmen Middle (868 students), and Prairie View Elementary (466 students). See the Holmen School District district page for the complete list.
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