J Nelson Kelly Elementary School vs Viking Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 778 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Viking Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Viking Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 232 | #106 of 232 |
| National rank | #4614 of 50,301 | #15832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 63.5).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 42.1%).
- •Viking Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.0).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is the larger school with 482 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 J Nelson Kelly Elementary School better than Viking Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 63.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and Viking Elementary School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School: 482. Viking Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and Viking Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is 13th of 232 and Viking Elementary School is 106th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).