Enrollment
5
Elementary
DISTRICT 79 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARBON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2·NCES 560170000087
Medicine Bow Elementary
204 Sage Street, Medicine Bow, WY 82329 · (307) 379-2345 · Carbon County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL5 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 40% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 20% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Medicine Bow Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5 | #181 of 187 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
5
-6 (-55%) vs 2020
-91% since 1990-91, when it was 54
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
was 5.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1.5 | 6.7:1 | 90% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1.3 | 4.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | 36% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 2.3 | 4.8:1 | 36% (4) |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 41% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 23 | N/A | N/A | 57% (13) |
| 2000-01 | 7 | 2 | 3.5:1 | 57% (4) |
| 1990-91 | 54 | 6 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Medicine Bow Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 55% (11 to 5); teachers down 56% (2.3 to 1).
About Medicine Bow Elementary
Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is home to Medicine Bow Elementary, a small elementary school. Students in kindergarten through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 5 students. The average among elementary schools in Wyoming is roughly 216 students; this school is 98% smaller than that.
Medicine Bow Elementary is in Carbon County School District #2, a district with 573 students across 6 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Medicine Bow Elementary is 60% White. The rest of enrollment is 20% Hispanic and 20% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Carbon County's population at about 82%.
Teachers at the school number 1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 5.0:1. The 10.6:1 average for elementary schools in Wyoming is higher than this school's figure.
Federal survey data for Carbon County show that median household income is about $70,511, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Medicine Bow Elementary is among the 12 public schools in Carbon County.
The nearest other public school, Rock River Junior High School, is about 16.1 miles away.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 11 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 5. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Carbon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,463
Census ACS
Median income
$70,511
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
2,206 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Carbon County School District #2
- Saratoga ElementaryElementary · 166 students
- Saratoga Middle/High SchoolHigh · 139 students
- Encampment K-12 SchoolCombined · 120 students
- HEM Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 77 students
- Hanna ElementaryElementary · 66 students
- Elk Mountain ElementaryElementary
Nearby schools
- Rock River Junior High School16.1 mi · 24
- Rock River Elementary16.1 mi · 35
- Rock River High School16.1 mi · 36
- HEM Junior/Senior High School18.3 mi · 77
- Hanna Elementary18.7 mi · 66
- Antelope Creek School33.3 mi · 2
Frequently asked questions
About Medicine Bow ElementaryHow large is Medicine Bow Elementary?
Medicine Bow Elementary enrolls approximately 5 students in grades KG-06.
Is Medicine Bow Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Medicine Bow Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many students per teacher at Medicine Bow Elementary?
Approximately 5.0:1 students per teacher at Medicine Bow Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Medicine Bow Elementary?
Student demographics at Medicine Bow Elementary are roughly 60% White, 20% Hispanic, 20% Black.
Who oversees Medicine Bow Elementary?
Medicine Bow Elementary is overseen by Carbon County School District #2 in Carbon County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.