MADISON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Madison Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Amherst County Public Schools school district, located in Madison Heights, VA with about 435 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 31 teachers, Madison Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Madison Heights Elementary School, located at 287 Learning Lane in Madison Heights, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Amherst County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional well-being within the local community.
Beyond the classroom, Madison Heights Elementary is integrated into the broader Amherst County school system, which prioritizes transparency and accessibility for families. The school's official website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering parents and guardians easy access to school calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide educational resources. Through this digital portal, the school maintains an active partnership with families, ensuring that the community remains informed and involved in the daily operations and extracurricular achievements of the student body.
For more information, contact Madison Heights Elementary at (434) 846-2151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
http://mhes.amherst.k12.va.us
MADISON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Madison Heights, VA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Amherst County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 435 students
- White
- 58.6%
- Black or African American
- 27.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.