Excellent
#369 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
Hot Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Madison County Schools · Hot Springs, NC
A Madison County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 247, Hot Springs, NC 28743
- Math 68% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hot Springs Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hot Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average328/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,266
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$573/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Madison County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | Not available | 373 | Compare → |
| Mars Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hot Springs Elementary is listed in Madison County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hot Springs Elementary
Hot Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, NC, part of Madison County Schools, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hot Springs Elementary
What grades does Hot Springs Elementary serve?
Hot Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hot Springs Elementary?
Hot Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hot Springs Elementary rank in NC?
Hot Springs Elementary ranks #369 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hot Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hot Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hot Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hot Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Hot Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hot Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs Elementary?
97.8% of students at Hot Springs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.7%
- Phone
- (828) 622-3292
- Area population (ZIP 28743)
- 2,374
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28743; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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