Mars Hill Elementary
500 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 459 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White459 (91.8 %)
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Two or More29 (5.8 %)
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Hispanic11 (2.2 %)
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Black1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 68 |
| Grade 1 | 92 |
| Grade 2 | 91 |
| Grade 3 | 75 |
| Grade 4 | 88 |
| Grade 5 | 86 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 237 | 47.4% |
| Male | 263 | 52.6% |
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