School Overview
Mars Hill Elementary School, located in the scenic town of Mars Hill, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Madison County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal character growth. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning through engaging classroom instruction and community involvement.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated educators, students, and families, creating a close-knit community atmosphere that is typical of the Appalachian region. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing the surrounding natural resources for experiential learning, Mars Hill Elementary seeks to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens. Its location at 200 School House Lane serves as a hub for local education, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
500
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mars Hill Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White459
Hispanic11
Black1
Two or More29
  • White
    459 (91.8 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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)689-2922
Website: http://www.madisonk12.net/Domain/280
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 440
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mars Hill Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten68
Grade 192
Grade 291
Grade 375
Grade 488
Grade 586
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mars Hill Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23747.4%
Male26352.6%