CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

www.hernandoschools.org/ck8

1,477 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.

1,477

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Demographic	Student Count
White	998
Hispanic	301
Black	52
Asian	39
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
998 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
301 (20.4 %)
Two or More
83 (5.6 %)
Black
52 (3.5 %)
Asian
39 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
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:	1,477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 106

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 185

Grade 6 205

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 220

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	155
Grade 5	185
Grade 6	205
Grade 7	227
Grade 8	220

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	748	50.6%
Male	729	49.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th