MEDICINE LODGE GRADE SCHOOL

Medicine Lodge Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barber County North school district, located in Medicine Lodge, KS with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Medicine Lodge Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Medicine Lodge Grade School, located at 320 N Walnut St. in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the USD 254 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing a community-oriented approach, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the needs of its young students in a rural Kansas setting.

As part of the larger USD 254 Barber County North school district, Medicine Lodge Grade School benefits from the shared resources and administrative framework of the district. The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its efforts to maintain active communication with parents and community members, which is facilitated through its official website. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to inspire curiosity and academic achievement, helping to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact Medicine Lodge Grade School at (620) 886-5608 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.