Baltic Elementary - 02 vs Hot Springs Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 545 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltic Elementary - 02
Baltic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Baltic Elementary - 02 Baltic, South Dakota | Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 226 | #108 of 226 |
| National rank | #12179 of 50,301 | #17135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Baltic | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltic Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 61.5).
- •Baltic Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Baltic Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Baltic Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 35.6%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
- •Baltic Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 307 students compared with 306.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baltic Elementary - 02 better than Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks higher (68.7 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baltic Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
About 545 km in a straight line, between Baltic and Hot Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic Elementary - 02: 307. Hot Springs Elementary - 02: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic Elementary - 02 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic Elementary - 02 is 76th of 226 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 108th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).