MINERAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mineral Springs Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County Schools school district, located in Ellerbe, NC with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, Mineral Springs 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.

Mineral Springs Elementary School, located in the rural community of Ellerbe, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, typically catering to students from pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet, residential area off Green Lake Road, which allows it to function as a close-knit hub for local families, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes literacy, foundational numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic mission, Mineral Springs Elementary plays a vital role in the Ellerbe community by fostering a sense of civic engagement and local pride. The school staff works to provide a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards while often leveraging its rural setting to provide unique, hands-on learning opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student population compared to urban districts, the school aims to provide more individualized attention, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to transition successfully into the later stages of their educational careers.

For more information, contact Mineral Springs Elementary at (910) 582-7915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.