Enrollment
461
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viking School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viking School
Viking School is a mid-sized middle school in Gurnee, Illinois, enrolling 461 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Viking School is leaner than roughly 89% of Illinois schools and 27% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 461 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gurnee's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodland Middle School (1,541 students): Viking School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
Gurnee Sd 56 also operates River Trail School (471 students) and Prairie Trail School (454 students) alongside Viking School.
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 School compares
Viking School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,025
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gurnee Sd 56, which includes Viking School.
$19,025
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 27.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Viking School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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