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Rothsay Elementary School vs. Viking Elementary School

Should you attend Rothsay Elementary School or Viking Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rothsay Elementary School
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Viking Elementary School
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rothsay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rothsay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Viking Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
179 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rothsay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Viking Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rothsay Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Viking Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rothsay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Viking Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rothsay Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Viking Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pelican Rapids School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#354 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#966 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rothsay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Viking Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
46%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viking Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viking Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viking Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rothsay Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Viking Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
39
Kindergarten Students
17
60
Grade 1 Students
35
59
Grade 2 Students
20
69
Grade 3 Students
18
64
Grade 4 Students
26
50
Grade 5 Students
17
60
Grade 6 Students
25
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rothsay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rothsay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rothsay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rothsay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rothsay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Viking Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pelican Rapids School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rothsay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Viking Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rothsay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Viking Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rothsay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Viking Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pelican Rapids School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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