Serving 10 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medicine Bow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Medicine Bow Elementary School's student population of 10 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medicine Bow Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
10 students attend Medicine Bow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Medicine Bow Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
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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