CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

www.hernandoschools.org/ck8

1,456 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Challenger K-8 School of Science and Mathematics, located in Spring Hill, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Hernando County School District. As the name suggests, the school maintains a rigorous academic focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. It is designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills by integrating advanced scientific concepts and mathematical problem-solving into the daily curriculum for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its high performance standards and commitment to preparing students for competitive high school programs. It typically maintains a structured, goal-oriented environment that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, such as science fairs, robotics clubs, and academic competitions. Serving the community of Spring Hill, Challenger K-8 is often regarded as a premier choice for parents seeking an enriched, technology-driven educational foundation for their children.

1,456

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Demographic	Student Count
White	941
Hispanic	333
Black	46
Asian	41
Two or More	90
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
941 (64.6%)
Hispanic
333 (22.9%)
Two or More
90 (6.2%)
Black
46 (3.2%)
Asian
41 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	HERNANDO
Phone:	(352)797-7024
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/ck8
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 163

Grade 6 206

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 200

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	159
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	163
Grade 6	206
Grade 7	209
Grade 8	200

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	713	49%
Male	743	51%

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