Enrollment
211
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R. C. Bannerman Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Green Cove Springs, Florida, enrolling 211 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is leaner than roughly 95% of Florida schools and 54% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 93.4% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 211 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside R. C. Bannerman Learning Center.
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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center compares
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes R. C. Bannerman Learning Center.
$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 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
- 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 (~211 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is R. C. Bannerman Learning Center a good school?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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