CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

Elementary No virtual instruction SPRING HILL, FL Grades KG–08 Suburb: Midsize Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL SchoolScore™ D (51.6)
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CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (51.6)
1,456
Students
90.0
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(352)797-7024
Phone
http://www.hernandoschools.org/ck8
Website

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is a public Elementary school located in SPRING HILL, FLORIDA, operated by the HERNANDO school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 1,456 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Florida Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,456.0
State avg: 624.0
▲ 133% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.18:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 7% better
Free Lunch %
28.4%
State avg: 52.1%
▼ 45% better
School Details
School Name
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
NCESSCH ID
120081005548
State School ID
FL-27-0371
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
13400 ELGIN BLVD
City
SPRING HILL
State
Florida
ZIP Code
34609
County
Hernando County
Metro Area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
1212
State Leg. Upper
12011
State Leg. Lower
12053
Latitude
28.49571
Longitude
-82.50197
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
1,456
Total Students
👩‍🏫
90.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
90.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)90.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 414 28.4%
Not Applicable 366 25.1%
District Info
District Name
HERNANDO
LEAID
1200810
State LEA ID
FL-27
Phone
(352)797-7000
Website
http://www.hernandoschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BROOKSVILLE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$337,634K
Federal Revenue
$59,292K
State Revenue
$140,848K
Local Revenue
$137,494K
Total Expenditure
$307,122K
Instruction Exp.
$151,709K
Support Services
$94,571K
Other Current Exp.
$14,895K
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Geographic

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1
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1 mi
2
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3
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4
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5
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH
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2.4 mi
6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH?
1,456 students are enrolled at CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH have?
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH has 90.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH serve?
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH serves grades KG through 08.
Is CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH a charter school?
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is not a charter school.
What metro area is CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH located in?
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is located in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area.
What school district does CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH belong to?
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is part of the HERNANDO school district.
How much does HERNANDO spend per student?
The HERNANDO district spends approximately $210,935,440 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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