Hot Springs School District

400 Linwood Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,754 students in Hot Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hot Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,754 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
38,860 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#196 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hot Springs   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hot Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hot Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hot Springs   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
1,298 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
35%
20%
# White Students
1,294 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
123
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
304
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
285
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
5
263

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.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,194
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,808
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2024)

School (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:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,754 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District is ranked #196 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs School District?
35% of Hot Springs School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hot Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,754 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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