HENDERSON HAMMOCK CHARTER SCHOOL

www.hendersoncharter.org

Charter School 1,154 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Henderson Hammock Charter School, located in the Citrus Park area of Tampa, Florida, is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Operating under the management of Charter Schools USA, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment rooted in a curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and civic responsibility. It is designed to be a community-focused institution, often prioritizing parental involvement and small-group instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body.

As a tuition-free public charter school, Henderson Hammock follows state-mandated academic standards while utilizing specialized programs to enhance student engagement, such as technology integration and enrichment electives. The school is known for its distinctive uniform policy and a mission that centers on academic excellence and personal growth. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom expectations and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond within the Hillsborough County public school system.

1,154

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDERSON HAMMOCK CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	1,003
Black	52
Asian	15
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,003 (86.9%)
White
68 (5.9%)
Black
52 (4.5%)
Asian
15 (1.3%)
Two or More
12 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)739-6633
Website:	http://www.hendersoncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 163

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENDERSON HAMMOCK CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	118
Grade 6	163
Grade 7	157
Grade 8	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENDERSON HAMMOCK CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	580	50.3%
Male	574	49.7%

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