- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463448000287
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463448000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 463448000287 · Hot Springs, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 12.2:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs High School - 01 (215 students)
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
306 students
- Hot Springs Hi
Hot Springs High School - 01
215 students
- Hot Springs Mi
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
189 students
What this shows Hot Springs Elementary - 02 reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs Elementary - 02 compares
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 27% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hot Springs School District 23-2 reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Middle School - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs Elementary - 02
How many students attend Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, SD. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
21.1% of students at Hot Springs Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
Hot Springs Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hot Springs Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Besides Hot Springs Elementary - 02, Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs High School - 01 (215 students) and Hot Springs Middle School - 06 (189 students). See the Hot Springs School District 23-2 district page for the complete list.