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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 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,201 students in Hot Springs School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, 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 29% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
299 Schools
# Students
3,754 Students
123,798 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
8,042 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
607 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
1,499 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
18,925 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
15%
# Black Students
1,298 Students
21,250 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
1,294 Students
74,256 Students
% White Students
34%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
5,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
15,582
# Students in K Grade:
304
22,480
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
20,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
18,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
16,076
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
15,294
# Students in 5th Grade:
285
10,967
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
3,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
47
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
62
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
80
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
69
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
61
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
82
# Ungraded Students:
5
2
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,194 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,808 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,194
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,808
$12,922
Best Hot Springs School District Public Preschools (2024)
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: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
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