Hot Springs Elementary

Madison County Schools
63 Serpentine Ave
Hot Springs, NC 28743
140 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Hot Springs Elementary School is a public primary school located in the scenic mountain town of Hot Springs, North Carolina. Serving as a vital part of the Madison County School District, the school provides a foundational education for students in the surrounding rural community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where teachers and staff can focus on the individualized needs of their students.

Beyond core academics, Hot Springs Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging community engagement and leveraging its unique location near the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a strong connection to local culture and values. Through various district initiatives and a commitment to academic growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
140
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    126 (90.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Schools
Phone: (828)622-3292
Website: http://www.madisonk12.net/Domain/178
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brush Creek Elementary
Madison County Schools
333 Students
265 Upper Brush Creek Road
Marshall, NC 28753 (7.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th