Top Rankings
Hot Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,081 students in Hot Springs School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arkansas.
Public Preschools in Hot Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
152 Schools
# Students
3,643 Students
64,218 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
3,896 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hot Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
35%
24%
% White
32%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,657 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,259 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,657
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,259
$13,043
Best Hot Springs School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
