Overview
Mars Hill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Mars Hill, North Carolina. The school enrolls 445 students. It is part of the Madison County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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 Enrollment445
White93.9%
Hispanic / Latino1.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races3.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)