- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Cove Springs, FL
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for R. C. Bannerman Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030002728
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Green Cove Springs · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Green Cove Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030002728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120030002728 · Green Cove Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 8.1:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 211
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
211 students
What this shows R. C. Bannerman Learning Center reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. C. Bannerman Learning Center compares
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 106.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center'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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
How many students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has 211 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Green Cove Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 8.1:1, which is 54% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% 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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
93.4% of students at R. C. Bannerman Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R. C. Bannerman Learning Center rank among schools in Green Cove Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center ranks #1 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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center, 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.