Hot Springs Elementary

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Hot Springs Elementary ranks 261 st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hot Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, North Carolina, serving 140 students in grades K-5 and part of the Madison County Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 242 school districts in the state.

Hot Springs Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in subjects like math, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in math, compared to 69.9% for the district and 58.1% for the state. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, allowing for more personalized attention. Interestingly, despite having an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Hot Springs Elementary maintains its strong academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

While Hot Springs Elementary's student population is less diverse, with 90% white students, the nearby Mars Hill Elementary and Brush Creek Elementary, which are part of the Buncombe County Schools district, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational environment in the region. Hot Springs Elementary's consistent excellence, particularly among economically disadvantaged students, makes it a model for other schools serving similar demographics.

Detail:

Public K-5

63 Serpentine Ave
Hot Springs, NC 28743

(828) 622-3292

District: Madison County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,379

Students who attend Hot Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Middle School
High:	Madison Early College High
	Madison High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hot Springs Elementary ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hot Springs Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Madison County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Madison County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hot Springs Elementary is 10.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Madison County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Hot Springs Elementary employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hot Springs Elementary is $12,379, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Madison County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hot Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs Elementary 261^st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hot Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Madison County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County Schools 44^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hot Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	67.16	385^th	1276	69.8%
2007	38.72	916^th	1293	29.2%
2008	26.82	1050^th	1324	20.7%
2009	53.37	721^st	1354	46.8%
2010	88.84	53^rd	1363	96.1%
2011	53.11	740^th	1381	46.4%
2012	65.25	503^rd	1388	63.8%
2013	46.42	715^th	1403	49.0%
2014	48.13	732^nd	1390	47.3%
2015	67.56	460^th	1440	68.1%
2016	55.52	630^th	1425	55.8%
2017	88.59	102^nd	1429	92.9%
2018	80.50	219^th	1434	84.7%
2019	88.70	111^th	1473	92.5%
2021	88.02	152^nd	1489	89.8%
2022	86.41	156^th	1514	89.7%
2023	71.38	383^rd	1502	74.5%
2024	78.93	261^st	1505	82.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	94.10	19^th	1332	98.6%
2019	96.88	6^th	1361	99.6%
2021	98.08	7^th	1329	99.5%
2023	80.91	148^th	1437	89.7%
2024	80.75	148^th	1450	89.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	84.54	142^nd	1424	90.0%
2021	90.56	94^th	1440	93.5%
2023	66.90	434^th	1459	70.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	88.88	105^th	1413	92.6%
2019	91.23	75^th	1430	94.8%
2021	83.73	184^th	1444	87.3%
2022	78.74	249^th	1464	83.0%
2023	66.25	442^nd	1461	69.7%
2024	75.70	293^rd	1464	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	64.68	406^th	1178	65.5%
2019	74.76	246^th	1183	79.2%
2021	75.01	251^st	1172	78.6%
2022	66.03	367^th	1194	69.3%
2023	55.66	535^th	1183	54.8%
2024	61.13	441^st	1166	62.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hot Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1989	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1990	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	206
1991	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1992	201	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	200
1993	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1994	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1995	149	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1996	149	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1997	142	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	140	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
1999	146	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2000	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2001	135	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2002	135	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2003	135	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2004	125	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	132
2005	121	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2006	123	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2007	132	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2008	118	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2009	135	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2010	129	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2011	125	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	132
2012	131	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	140
2013	118	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	125
2014	96	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	103
2015	102	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	105
2016	127	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	137
2017	110	0	0	12	0	0	2	0	124
2018	116	0	0	10	2	0	2	0	130
2019	115	0	0	9	3	0	2	0	129
2020	122	0	0	9	2	0	1	0	134
2021	119	0	0	12	0	0	4	0	135
2022	117	0	0	7	0	0	7	0	131
2023	126	0	0	6	2	0	6	0	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hot Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	159	8.0	19.8	56
1989	147	9.0	16.3	81
1990	206	11.0	18.7	66
1991	214	11.0	19.4	63.6
1992	200	12.0	16.6	53.5
1993	136	11.0	12.4	65.4
1994	142	11.0	12.9	47.9
1995	150	14.0	10.7	47.3
1996	150	14.0	10.7	47.3
1997	144	14.0	10.3	52.8
1998	141	12.0	11.8	49.6
1999	147	12.0	12.3	63.3
2000	130	12.0	10.8	76.9
2001	136	12.0	11.3	69.9
2002	137	12.0	11.4	63.5
2003	137	12.0	11.4	63.5
2004	132	12.0	11.0	68.2
2005	128	12.0	10.7	75.8
2006	128	12.0	10.7	76.6
2007	137	n/a	n/a	69.3
2008	121	7.5	16.1	72.7
2009	139	9.5	14.6	67.6
2010	136	10.2	13.2	74.3
2011	132	9.3	14.1	76.5
2012	140	9.9	14.0	77.9
2013	125	10.3	12.0	79.2
2014	103	9.3	10.9	78.6
2015	105	10.0	10.5	74.3
2016	137	10.0	13.7	73.7
2017	124	9.9	12.5	81.5
2018	130	9.0	14.4	72.3
2019	129	9.0	14.3	97.7
2020	134	11.0	12.1	97.8
2021	135	12.0	11.2	97
2022	131	12.0	10.9	97.7
2023	140	12.7	10.9	97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hot Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	159	8.0	19.8	56
1989	147	9.0	16.3	81
1990	206	11.0	18.7	66
1991	214	11.0	19.4	63.6
1992	200	12.0	16.6	53.5
1993	136	11.0	12.4	65.4
1994	142	11.0	12.9	47.9
1995	150	14.0	10.7	47.3
1996	150	14.0	10.7	47.3
1997	144	14.0	10.3	52.8
1998	141	12.0	11.8	49.6
1999	147	12.0	12.3	63.3
2000	130	12.0	10.8	76.9
2001	136	12.0	11.3	69.9
2002	137	12.0	11.4	63.5
2003	137	12.0	11.4	63.5
2004	132	12.0	11.0	68.2
2005	128	12.0	10.7	75.8
2006	128	12.0	10.7	76.6
2007	137	n/a	n/a	69.3
2008	121	7.5	16.1	72.7
2009	139	9.5	14.6	67.6
2010	136	10.2	13.2	74.3
2011	132	9.3	14.1	76.5
2012	140	9.9	14.0	77.9
2013	125	10.3	12.0	79.2
2014	103	9.3	10.9	78.6
2015	105	10.0	10.5	74.3
2016	137	10.0	13.7	73.7
2017	124	9.9	12.5	81.5
2018	130	9.0	14.4	72.3
2019	129	9.0	14.3	97.7
2020	134	11.0	12.1	97.8
2021	135	12.0	11.2	97
2022	131	12.0	10.9	97.7
2023	140	12.7	10.9	97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hot Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,100 (17.0%)	$10,279 (83.0%)	$12,379

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hot Springs Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 383^rd of 1502 Elementary schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary)	87.5	81	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County Schools)	78.5	63	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hot Springs Elementary)	87.5	61.9	25.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Madison County Schools)	74.3	56.8	17.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary)	90.9	90	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Schools)	74.2	65.8	8.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Hot Springs Elementary)	72.7	75	2.3%
4th Grade Reading (Madison County Schools)	72.9	62.7	10.2%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary)	70.8	52.2	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Schools)	81	61.7	19.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hot Springs Elementary)	72	47.8	24.2%
5th Grade Reading (Madison County Schools)	76.2	55.2	21%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Hot Springs Elementary)	92	65.2	26.8%
5th Grade Science (Madison County Schools)	90.9	72.1	18.8%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	140	8.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	126	9.6%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.7%	97.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Hot Springs Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hot Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	63 Serpentine Ave	Hot Springs	28743	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 622-3292	140	13	10.9	97.9%	126 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	78.9	261^st of 1505 public elementary schools	82.7%		71.4	383^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	74.5%	122	65.2	81.0	82.4	47.8	76.2	70.6	82.4	$12,379	$2,100	$10,279
Brush Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	265 Upper Brush Creek Road	Marshall	28753	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 649-1547	333	28	11.9	58.3%	294 (88.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	73.6	351^st of 1505 public elementary schools	76.7%		77.2	284^th of 1502 public elementary schools	81.1%	67	64.5	60.3	81.4	50.0	62.1	67.8	84.7	$11,596	$1,473	$10,123
Mars Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	200 School House Lane	Mars Hill	28754	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 689-2922	500	36	13.8	52.8%	459 (91.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	61.1	561^st of 1505 public elementary schools	62.7%		59	601^st of 1502 public elementary schools	60.0%	40	67.4	53.5	58.8	52.3	62.0	55.0	68.8	$10,436	$1,370	$9,066
Leicester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	31 Gilbert Road	Leicester	28748	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 683-2341	367	31	12.0	70.0%	301 (82.0%)	5 (1.4%)	48 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	27.7	1145^th of 1505 public elementary schools	23.9%		48	796^th of 1502 public elementary schools	47.0%	349	39.5	56.5		27.6	46.8			$11,642	$1,459	$10,183
North Buncombe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	251 Flat Creek Church Rd	Weaverville	28787	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 645-6054	569	40	14.0	52.5%	435 (76.4%)	5 (0.9%)	102 (17.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	63	525^th of 1505 public elementary schools	65.1%		71	390^th of 1502 public elementary schools	74.0%	135	62.6	63.2		53.5	57.5			$12,071	$1,473	$10,597

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