- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gurnee, IL
Viking School
Federal NCES profile for Viking School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171780002076
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viking School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gurnee · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 461
- students enrolled
Viking School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viking School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Viking School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 171780002076 · Gurnee, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: River Trail School (471 students)
Viking School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Viking School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Trail Sc
River Trail School
471 students
- This school
Viking School
461 students
- Prairie Trail
Prairie Trail School
454 students
- Spaulding Elem
Spaulding Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Viking School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viking School compares
Viking School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 23.4%
White 19.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Viking School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gurnee Sd 56 reports $19,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viking School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viking School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Gurnee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viking School
How many students attend Viking School?
Viking School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gurnee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viking School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viking School is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viking School?
The largest demographic group at Viking School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Gurnee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viking School?
Viking School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Viking School rank among public schools in Gurnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Viking School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gurnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Gurnee Sd 56?
Besides Viking School, Gurnee Sd 56 also operates River Trail School (471 students), Prairie Trail School (454 students), and Spaulding Elementary School (450 students). See the Gurnee Sd 56 district page for the complete list.