What grades does CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH serve?

As a Primary school, CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH serves students in SPRING HILL, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH located?

You can find CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH in SPRING HILL, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH?

At CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH, there are approximately 17.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in SPRING HILL, FL?

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH is among the schools serving SPRING HILL, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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SPRING HILL, FL 34609

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Student HolidayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

District In-ServiceStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school for students

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving DayBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

1,467

Student:Teacher

17.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

HERNANDO

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.4%

Phone

(352)797-7024

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

80%

94th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

84%

97th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

2.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

360 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1

Near average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95.5

99% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,856

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,306

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,034

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 42%Local 41%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

10.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,921

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,597

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,307 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

585 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

556 (15%)

Autism

463 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

192 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,456

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Early Release

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

District In-Service

No school for students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HERNANDO. CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	District In-ServiceDistrict-wide No school for students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving FridayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Hernando County School District	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Long WeekendDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH currently enrolls 1,467 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in FL.