Enrollment
564
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% 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
What stands out at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Green Cove Springs, Florida, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.9% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles E. Bennett Elementary School compares
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
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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 public 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles E. Bennett Elementary School a good school?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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