Enrollment
564
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120030000319
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School — Green Cove Springs, FL
Federal NCES profile for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles E. Bennett Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School reports 564 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 83% above the Florida average and 83% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clay spends $10,722 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles E. Bennett Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 83% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 83% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 564 Top 47% in Florida — larger than 53% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.9% +83% vs state
NCES ID 120030000319
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.4%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.
$10,722
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.