EXPLORER K-8

EXPLORER K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HERNANDO school district, located in SPRING HILL, FL with about 1,660 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 109 teachers, EXPLORER K-8 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.

EXPLORER K-8, located in Spring Hill, Florida, is a public school within the Hernando County School District that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By offering a continuous educational environment spanning nine grade levels, the school aims to provide a stable academic foundation that prepares students for the transition into high school. Its location on Northcliffe Boulevard serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to student development.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By integrating primary and middle school years, EXPLORER K-8 focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, which helps create a cohesive school culture. Through its commitment to high educational standards, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact EXPLORER K-8 at (352) 797-7094 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10252 NORTHCLIFFE BLVD
SPRING HILL, FL 34608-3616
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EXPLORER K-8 is a public Title I school in SPRING HILL, FL with about 1,660 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HERNANDO
Total Students:
1,660
Teachers:
109
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 1,660 students

White
56.5%
Hispanic/Latino
28.6%
Black or African American
6.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.