HERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2975 E TRAILBLAZER LN
HERNANDO, FL 34442

hes.citrusschools.org/

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hernando Elementary School, located in Hernando, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Citrus County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build strong academic habits while developing the social skills necessary for collaborative citizenship.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values of the surrounding Hernando area. By utilizing resources provided by the Citrus County School District, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and student support services intended to address diverse learning needs. Through its dedication to excellence and student-centered instruction, Hernando Elementary strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where young learners can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

730

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	96
Black	38
Asian	10
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
531 (72.7%)
Hispanic
96 (13.2%)
Two or More
53 (7.3%)
Black
38 (5.2%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CITRUS
Phone:	(352)726-1833
Website:	http://hes.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 144