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Hot Springs Elementary School District

Public school districtGrades K–8Regional · 2 towns

Serves Pine Flat and California Hot Springs.

Pine Flat’s Schools page →

Students
10
Schools
1
Spent per student
$33,077
CA $21,206
Students per teacher
5:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
The gist

What stands out about Hot Springs Elementary School District

  • Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
  • Reading proficiency 24 pts below the state
  • Spends 56% more per student than the CA average
  • 5 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 50% since 2020–21

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pine Flat. Grade by grade →

K–8Hot Springs ElementaryThis district

Test scores vs. CA

2020–21
Math proficiency0–49%
State average 33.4% · 10 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Reading / language arts0–49%
State average 48.5% · 10 students tested · small group: the state reports a range

Reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute); the newest year for each measure.

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$33,077 per student · 56% above CA
Spending
Classroom instruction 54%Support & administration 44%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 39%State 54%Federal 7%

Fiscal 2022–24 includes federal pandemic relief (ESSER).

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
20’20
8’21
13’22
13’23
10’24

Down 50% since 2020–21.

Students
White 80%Hispanic 20%

Schools in the district

1 public school. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools.

Hot Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–8 · California Hot Springs
10 students5:1

Towns served

Pine Flat 228California Hot Springs 21

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES school directory 2024–25 and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau’s school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: state results reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute).