HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District school district, located in Hartley, IA with about 235 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 22 teachers, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) Elementary School, located in Hartley, Iowa, serves as a foundational campus for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, the school focuses on building strong academic habits while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community feel, encouraging close partnerships between educators, students, and parents to help children reach their full potential during their formative years.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By offering a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, HMS Elementary aims to create a culture of lifelong learning. Through its small-town atmosphere and dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and challenged, maintaining the district’s tradition of academic excellence and community pride.

For more information, contact Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School at (712) 928-2020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.