CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HERNANDO school district, located in SPRING HILL, FL with about 1,474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH at (352) 797-7024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13400 ELGIN BLVD
SPRING HILL, FL 34609-0401
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CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is a public Title I school in SPRING HILL, FL with about 1,474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
HERNANDO
Total Students:
1,474
Teachers:
95
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,474 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.