Hernando Elementary School
#1049 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#17508 of 50,301 nationally
About Hernando Elementary School
Hernando Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hernando, in the Citrus school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 730 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1049th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 730.
There are 2 schools in Hernando; Hernando Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hernando Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hernando Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 5.9 km away
Inverness Middle School
Inverness · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students · 7.0 km away
Citrus High School
Inverness · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students · 8.3 km away
Inverness Primary School
Inverness · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students · 8.4 km away
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Inverness · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students · 8.7 km away
Citrus Springs Middle School
Citrus Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students · 9.7 km away
Central Ridge Elementary School
Citrus Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
801 students · 10 km away
Lecanto Primary School
Lecanto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students · 14 km away
Lecanto Middle School
Lecanto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students · 14 km away
Lecanto High School
Lecanto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
James Stephens Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Port Salerno Elementary School
Stuart · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Cunningham Creek Elementary School
Saint Johns · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Timbercrest Elementary School
Deltona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Nova Blanche Forman Elementary
Davie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
731 students
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
Cutler Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hernando Elementary School a good school?
Hernando Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1049 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hernando Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hernando Elementary School ranks #1049 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #17508 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hernando Elementary School?
Hernando Elementary School had 730 students in 2025.
Is Hernando Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hernando Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hernando Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hernando Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.