- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Cove Springs, FL
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030000319
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Green Cove Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Green Cove Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120030000319 · Green Cove Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 13.8:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 564
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Charles E. Bennett Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles E. Bennett Elementary School compares
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 83% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,252
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles E. Bennett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles E. Bennett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
How many students attend Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Cove Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% lower 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 Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
94.9% of students at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Green Cove Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles E. Bennett Elementary School rank among schools in Green Cove Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Green Cove Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Cove Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.