- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett C Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165005376
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett C Russell Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett C Russell Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett C Russell Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Bennett C Russell Elementary School grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 876 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 120165005376 · Milton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 17.6:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Bennett C Russell Elementary School grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 876 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bennett C Russell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 899
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
899 students
What this shows Bennett C Russell Elementary School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett C Russell Elementary School compares
Bennett C Russell Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 899 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Bennett C Russell Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett C Russell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett C Russell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett C Russell Elementary School
How many students attend Bennett C Russell Elementary School?
Bennett C Russell Elementary School has 899 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett C Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett C Russell Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett C Russell Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Bennett C Russell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett C Russell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett C Russell Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett C Russell Elementary School?
Bennett C Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett C Russell Elementary School rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett C Russell Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Milton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Bennett C Russell Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.