Hot Springs Elementary - 02

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Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks 134 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 331 students in grades PK-5 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, which is part of the Hot Springs School District 23-2.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking between 114 and 150 out of around 200-206 South Dakota elementary schools over the past several years with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below state and district averages. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.3% to 23.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Edgemont Elementary - 03, which is part of the Edgemont School District 23-1, faces similar challenges, with a comparable ranking, rating, and high chronic absenteeism rate. This suggests that the issues faced by Hot Springs Elementary - 02 may be regional in nature. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Edgemont Elementary - 03 raises questions about the equity of resource allocation and the potential impact on educational outcomes in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747

(605) 745-4149

District: Hot Springs School District 23-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,046

Students who attend Hot Springs Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Hot Springs Middle School - 06
High:	Hot Springs High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

Two or more races:

11.2%

American Indian:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Compare Details Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 66.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is $10,046.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hot Springs Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs Elementary - 02 134^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Hot Springs Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hot Springs School District 23-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs School District 23-2 91^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	44.75	136^th	187	27.3%
2004	31.10	157^th	189	16.9%
2005	52.38	121^st	194	37.6%
2006	55.69	111^th	197	43.7%
2007	58.52	101^st	194	47.9%
2008	49.12	134^th	194	30.9%
2009	51.63	121^st	196	38.3%
2010	50.08	132^nd	206	35.9%
2011	54.13	113^th	205	44.9%
2012	55.64	123^rd	214	42.5%
2013	62.23	83^rd	201	58.7%
2015	66.78	61^st	209	70.8%
2016	61.79	75^th	206	63.6%
2017	43.77	132^nd	207	36.2%
2018	46.55	117^th	204	42.6%
2019	46.70	114^th	206	44.7%
2021	44.96	123^rd	202	39.1%
2022	38.02	134^th	202	33.7%
2023	31.46	150^th	204	26.5%
2024	38.13	134^th	201	33.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.05	4^th	12	66.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.25	49^th	72	31.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	53.31	56^th	121	53.7%
2019	53.30	52^nd	121	57.0%
2021	59.13	35^th	106	67.0%
2022	61.99	25^th	80	68.8%
2023	75.40	20^th	112	82.1%
2024	47.95	50^th	110	54.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	48.52	98^th	163	39.9%
2019	52.14	79^th	155	49.0%
2021	45.26	87^th	151	42.4%
2022	36.94	103^rd	150	31.3%
2023	28.32	115^th	154	25.3%
2024	38.55	110^th	165	33.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.20	95^th	170	44.1%
2019	46.60	88^th	160	45.0%
2021	48.12	88^th	157	43.9%
2022	43.71	92^nd	154	40.3%
2023	36.66	110^th	166	33.7%
2024	42.31	94^th	161	41.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	37.48	127^th	186	31.7%
2019	33.88	146^th	191	23.6%
2021	43.58	112^th	185	39.5%
2022	31.84	137^th	184	25.5%
2023	21.59	160^th	185	13.5%
2024	32.11	138^th	184	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, 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: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hot Springs Elementary - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	475	475
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	499	499
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	447	447
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	447	447
1993	390	4	3	10	39	n/a	n/a	0	446
1994	346	2	5	5	48	n/a	n/a	0	406
1995	342	2	3	5	45	n/a	n/a	0	397
1996	342	2	3	5	45	n/a	n/a	0	397
1997	321	4	2	6	57	n/a	n/a	0	390
1998	321	5	5	8	50	n/a	n/a	0	389
1999	315	5	1	7	60	n/a	n/a	0	388
2000	310	7	1	9	57	n/a	n/a	0	384
2001	297	2	3	11	51	n/a	n/a	0	364
2002	279	1	4	3	63	n/a	n/a	0	350
2003	279	1	4	3	63	n/a	n/a	0	350
2004	282	1	2	4	55	n/a	n/a	0	344
2005	305	0	2	9	59	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	291	0	1	4	44	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	304	3	2	5	52	n/a	n/a	0	366
2008	256	4	1	5	46	n/a	n/a	0	312
2009	348	7	4	10	59	n/a	n/a	0	428
2010	300	8	3	8	72	n/a	n/a	0	391
2011	276	6	2	12	56	0	8	0	360
2012	309	11	4	16	56	1	15	0	412
2013	283	7	3	20	51	0	16	0	380
2014	259	8	3	26	48	0	16	0	360
2015	270	5	2	22	35	0	20	0	354
2016	271	3	5	19	37	3	39	0	377
2017	281	1	3	17	30	3	54	0	389
2018	264	1	5	14	33	2	56	0	375
2019	240	0	4	21	32	3	58	0	358
2020	257	2	1	18	29	3	49	0	359
2021	247	2	2	11	28	1	46	0	337
2022	246	6	1	10	30	2	46	0	341
2023	246	4	2	15	26	1	37	0	331

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hot Springs Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	475	19.5	24.3	n/a
1990	499	27.0	18.4	n/a
1991	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1992	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1993	446	25.8	17.3	n/a
1994	406	26.1	15.6	n/a
1995	397	26.0	15.3	n/a
1996	397	26.0	15.3	n/a
1997	390	23.9	16.3	39.5
1998	389	21.0	18.5	47
1999	388	20.7	18.7	43
2000	384	24.0	16.0	43.5
2001	364	24.1	15.1	47.5
2002	350	25.1	13.9	43.7
2003	350	25.1	13.9	43.7
2004	344	26.7	12.9	45.6
2005	375	25.6	14.6	0
2006	340	25.8	13.2	60.6
2007	366	25.6	14.3	51.1
2008	312	25.0	12.5	60.6
2009	428	27.1	15.8	47.7
2010	391	28.1	13.9	57.5
2011	360	30.1	11.9	55.3
2012	412	27.1	15.1	50.2
2013	380	29.5	12.8	40.5
2014	360	28.0	12.8	49.4
2015	354	27.0	13.1	44.6
2016	377	28.0	13.4	48.8
2017	389	27.3	14.2	47.6
2018	375	26.3	14.2	44.5
2019	358	22.6	15.7	48.6
2020	359	24.6	14.5	42.6
2021	337	26.3	12.8	41.5
2022	341	27.0	12.6	27.9
2023	331	25.4	12.9	29.9

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 - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	475	19.5	24.3	n/a
1990	499	27.0	18.4	n/a
1991	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1992	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1993	446	25.8	17.3	n/a
1994	406	26.1	15.6	n/a
1995	397	26.0	15.3	n/a
1996	397	26.0	15.3	n/a
1997	390	23.9	16.3	39.5
1998	389	21.0	18.5	47
1999	388	20.7	18.7	43
2000	384	24.0	16.0	43.5
2001	364	24.1	15.1	47.5
2002	350	25.1	13.9	43.7
2003	350	25.1	13.9	43.7
2004	344	26.7	12.9	45.6
2005	375	25.6	14.6	0
2006	340	25.8	13.2	60.6
2007	366	25.6	14.3	51.1
2008	312	25.0	12.5	60.6
2009	428	27.1	15.8	47.7
2010	391	28.1	13.9	57.5
2011	360	30.1	11.9	55.3
2012	412	27.1	15.1	50.2
2013	380	29.5	12.8	40.5
2014	360	28.0	12.8	49.4
2015	354	27.0	13.1	44.6
2016	377	28.0	13.4	48.8
2017	389	27.3	14.2	47.6
2018	375	26.3	14.2	44.5
2019	358	22.6	15.7	48.6
2020	359	24.6	14.5	42.6
2021	337	26.3	12.8	41.5
2022	341	27.0	12.6	27.9
2023	331	25.4	12.9	29.9

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 - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$578 (6.9%)	$7,753 (93.1%)	$8,330
2021	$1,269 (13.6%)	$8,066 (86.4%)	$9,335
2022	$1,257 (13.2%)	$8,246 (86.8%)	$9,503
2023	$1,089 (10.8%)	$8,958 (89.2%)	$10,046

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hot Springs Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 204 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	51.8	30.6	21.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	51.8	30.6	21.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	50	42.9	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	50	42.9	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	52.7	48.4	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	52.7	48.4	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	60	54.7	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	60	54.7	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	48.4	25.5	22.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	48.4	25.5	22.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	37.1	27.7	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	37.1	27.7	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	45.2	21.3	23.9%
5th Grade Science (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	45.2	21.3	23.9%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	50.9	36.3	14.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	53.1	50.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hot Springs Elementary - 02)	48.6	43.1	5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Hot Springs School District 23-2)	43.7	39.8	3.9%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	358	331	7.5%
African American	0	4
American Indian	32	26	18.8%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	21	15	28.6%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	240	246	2.5%
Two or More Races	58	37	36.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	29.9%	18.7%

Schools Near Hot Springs Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hot Springs Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	240 N 19th St	Hot Springs	57747	Fall River County	Hot Springs School District 23-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 745-4149	331	25	12.9	29.9%	246 (74.3%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (11.2%)	38.1	134^th of 201 public elementary schools	33.3%		31.5	150^th of 204 public elementary schools	26.5%	16	45.5	50.0	39.2		44.2	40.0	55.8	36.5		43.1	33.8		$10,046	$1,089	$8,958
Edgemont Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-8	715 Mogul Way	Edgemont	57735	Fall River County	Edgemont School District 23-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 662-7254	107	12	9.1	40.2%	94 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	49.2	114^th of 201 public elementary schools	43.3%		21.1	173^rd of 204 public elementary schools	15.2%	59		42.9	58.3	45.5	39.3		42.9	50.0	18.2	32.1	58.3	40.0	$15,953	$1,310	$14,643

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