Black Hawk Elementary - 03 vs Hot Springs Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Black Hawk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 Black Hawk, South Dakota | Hot Springs Elementary - 02 Hot Springs, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 226 | #108 of 226 |
| National rank | #25612 of 50,301 | #17135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Black Hawk | Hot Springs |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 49.3).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 35.6%).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 306 students compared with 305.
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 Black Hawk Elementary - 03 better than Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Hot Springs Elementary - 02 ranks higher (61.5 vs 49.3 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 Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Black Hawk and Hot Springs in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03: 305. Hot Springs Elementary - 02: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 170th of 226 and Hot Springs Elementary - 02 is 108th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).