SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hernandoschools.org/shes

899 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Suncoast Elementary School, located at 11135 Quality Drive in Spring Hill, Florida, is a public institution operating under the Hernando County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic standards, literacy, and numeracy. As part of the Hernando County school system, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both the social and intellectual development of its elementary-aged student body.

The school is characterized by its dedication to school-community partnerships and standard state-aligned curriculum. By maintaining active communication with families through resources like the district’s online portals, Suncoast Elementary strives to keep parents informed and involved in the academic progress of their children. While the school environment is centered on traditional classroom instruction, it also incorporates various activities designed to build a well-rounded educational foundation as students prepare for their transition to middle school.

899

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	287
Black	46
Asian	17
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
487 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
287 (31.9 %)
Two or More
59 (6.6 %)
Black
46 (5.1 %)
Asian
17 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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)797-7085
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/shes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 32

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 148