Enrollment
189
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs Middle School - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463448000911
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 earns 29/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, SD.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463448000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs Middle School - 06 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hot Springs, South Dakota, enrolling 189 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 17.6% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hot Springs School District 23-2 spends $9,971 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students) and Hot Springs High School - 01 (215 students) alongside Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hot Springs Middle School - 06 compares
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 39% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$9,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs School District 23-2, which includes Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
$9,971
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 24.2%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hot Springs Middle School - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs Middle School - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~189 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs Middle School - 06
How many students attend Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Middle School - 06?
17.6% of students at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs Middle School - 06 is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs Middle School - 06?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hot Springs Middle School - 06 rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
Is Hot Springs Middle School - 06 a good school?
Hot Springs Middle School - 06 earns 29/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hot Springs School District 23-2?
Besides Hot Springs Middle School - 06, Hot Springs School District 23-2 also operates Hot Springs Elementary - 02 (306 students) and Hot Springs High School - 01 (215 students). See the Hot Springs School District 23-2 district page for the complete list.
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