Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Viking Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Viking Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Viking Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 232 | #106 of 232 |
| National rank | #16077 of 50,301 | #15832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.0 vs 63.5).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 42.1%).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.2).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 328.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Franklin Elementary School better than Viking Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ben Franklin Elementary School and Viking Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 367. Viking Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Viking Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 113th of 232 and Viking Elementary School is 106th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).