Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hot Springs Elementary - 02's student population of 332 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs Elementary - 02's ranking?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is ranked #425 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hot Springs Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Hill City Elementary - 02, Custer Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
332 students attend Hot Springs Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hot Springs Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Elementary - 02 offer ?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hot Springs Elementary - 02 part of?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is part of Hot Springs School District 23-2.
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