Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Medicine Bow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Medicine Bow Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 4,184 square miles in Medicine Bow, WY. Families within this extensive area typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 39.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 77.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medicine Bow Elementary School's student population of 5 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medicine Bow Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
1%
White
60%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
10%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
How many students attend Medicine Bow Elementary School?
5 students attend Medicine Bow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Medicine Bow Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medicine Bow Elementary School?
Medicine Bow Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Medicine Bow Elementary School offer ?
Medicine Bow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medicine Bow Elementary School part of?
Medicine Bow Elementary School is part of Carbon County School District #2.
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