North CarolinaSchoolsMars Hill Elementary

Mars Hill Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Mars Hill, North Carolina · Madison County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students477
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 497
477
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+21.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Mars Hill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Mars Hill, North Carolina. The school enrolls 477 students. It is part of the Madison County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMadison County Schools
County37115
CityMars Hill
ZIP28754
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370282001154

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment477
White91.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Two or More Races5.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
91.8%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
0.2%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)