At a glance
Reported students
564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
690
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School: 564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 582
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Green Cove Springs. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Clay. NCES reports 564 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black16.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clay
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Middleburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
581 reported students
Doctors Inlet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
545 reported students
McRae Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
544 reported students
Coppergate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
587 reported students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
592 reported students
Fleming Island Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
629 reported students
Public schools near Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School a Elementary · Clay | KG–06 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Spring Park Elementary Elementary · Clay | PK–06 | 698 | 2.6 mi |
| Hickory Creek Elementary School Elementary · St. Johns | PK–05 | 669 | 6.1 mi |
| Thunderbolt Elementary School Elementary · Clay | PK–06 | 756 | 6.7 mi |
| Shadowlawn Elementary School Elementary · Clay | PK–06 | 695 | 7.1 mi |
| Trout Creek Academy Elementary · St. Johns | PK–08 | 1,156 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
What grades does Charles E. Bennett Elementary School serve?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clay.
How many students attend Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School reported 564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 582 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 564 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles E. Bennett Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clay attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles E. Bennett Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles E. Bennett Elementary School in?
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is part of Clay, based in Green Cove Springs, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles E. Bennett Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School a (0.9 mi), Spring Park Elementary (2.6 mi), Hickory Creek Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.