Hot Springs Elementary - 02

Hot Springs School District 23-2
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
306 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hot Springs Elementary, located at 240 N 19th St in Hot Springs, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Hot Springs School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By providing a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental learning, the school aims to prepare its children for success as they transition into the middle school years.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community in the Southern Black Hills region. Through its website and district resources, the school maintains a commitment to clear communication with families and stakeholders, ensuring that parents are informed about student progress and school events. With a focus on creating a positive school climate, Hot Springs Elementary strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
306
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (70.3%)
  • Two or More
    30 (9.8%)
  • American Indian
    30 (9.8%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hot Springs School District 23-2
Phone: (605)745-4149
Website: http://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/page/2886
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 51
Gender Ratio