VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pelican Rapids Public Schools
1 VIKING DR
PELICAN RAPIDS, MN 56572
460 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Viking Elementary School, located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to a diverse student population in the heart of Otter Tail County. As part of the Pelican Rapids Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and cultural appreciation. The school prides itself on being a welcoming space for families from various backgrounds, often highlighting the unique global perspective brought by its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Viking Elementary places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Pelican Rapids to offer a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to prepare students for future success. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, combined with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to be responsible and active members of their community.
460
Total Students
40.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (51.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    156 (33.9 %)
  • Black
    46 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pelican Rapids Public Schools
Phone: (218)863-2911
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 52
Gender Ratio