MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MEDFORD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Medford Public School District school district, located in MEDFORD, MN with about 480 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 32 teachers, MEDFORD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

MEDFORD ELEMENTARY, located at 750 2nd Ave SE in Medford, Minnesota, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the Medford Public School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the personal growth of its student body. By integrating classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions while maintaining close ties with the surrounding Medford community.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized approach to student engagement and family involvement. Serving the residents of Medford and the immediate surrounding area, the faculty and staff focus on creating an inclusive climate that encourages curiosity and academic excellence. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students, MEDFORD ELEMENTARY remains a central pillar of the local district, striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and effective educational experience for all pupils from kindergarten through the elementary grades.

For more information, contact MEDFORD ELEMENTARY at (507) 451-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

750 2ND AVE SE
MEDFORD, MN 55049-0038
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MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MEDFORD, MN with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
32.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 480 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.4%
Hispanic/Latino
18.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.