Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

Summary:

Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serving 624 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $9,776 to $11,169 in recent years, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School has consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 20-30 percentage points below the Clay District and state averages. The school also faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.4% in 2019-2020 to 41.1% in 2022-2023, which are much higher than the district and state averages of 12-18% in recent years.

Nearby schools, such as Fleming Island Elementary, Robert M. Paterson Elementary, and Thunderbolt Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Charles E. Bennett Elementary School. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as socioeconomic factors and resource allocation, could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 S Oakridge Ave
       Green Cove Springs, FL  32043


(904) 336-0475

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1826th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,384 Help


Students who attend Charles E. Bennett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Green Cove Springs Junior High School
High:    Clay High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
African American:
18.8%
Hispanic:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Charles E. Bennett Elementary School ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is 15.2. 23 elementary schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School is $10,384, which is the 11th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles E. Bennett Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.69 153rd 199 23.1%
2005 38.80 155th 202 23.3%
2006 58.45 719th 1688 57.4%
2007 54.34 864th 1786 51.6%
2008 52.73 884th 1789 50.6%
2009 46.45 1057th 1847 42.8%
2010 39.15 1251st 1919 34.8%
2011 49.10 1069th 1985 46.1%
2012 58.89 817th 1984 58.8%
2013 50.63 983rd 2029 51.6%
2014 45.21 1131st 2064 45.2%
2016 24.50 1629th 2087 21.9%
2017 26.71 1583rd 2112 25.0%
2018 15.50 1885th 2118 11.0%
2019 15.84 1938th 2182 11.2%
2021 32.74 1497th 2247 33.4%
2022 33.72 1473rd 2219 33.6%
2023 22.49 1816th 2240 18.9%
2024 22.87 1826th 2256 19.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Open Quote This school is always stating my two boys are in trouble and allowing people of color or different races to bully them. My sons were not raised to be racist and yet this school continues to tip toe around the students of different races allowing them to cause problems to the white students. This has got to stop!! My boys are good kids and just because they're white does not make them any less important. That treatment itself is racist. I'll be spreading the word and rating this school everywhere I can
Be warned if your kid is white he/she will be treated unfairly at this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 10, 2014

Open Quote I have had 2 daughters go through Charles E Bennett and Graduated Clay High. I now have a child who has been here since kindergarten and now in the 6th grade. All the teachers have been great. we all have issues now and then but over all they are great. Mr. Leary was an awesome teacher and glad my son had him last year. I am pushing my son this year and making sure his grade come first. I know that the teachers can only do so much but we as parents do falter in keeping our kids on track with their school/homework putting education first. thanks again to all the teachers and staff at Charles E Bennett Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 569 188 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1989 629 179 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1990 635 184 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 634 176 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 695 192 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1993 583 186 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 662 246 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1995 794 318 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1996 794 318 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1997 762 275 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1998 763 277 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1999 763 281 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
2000 765 246 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
2001 631 212 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 867
2002 561 159 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2003 561 159 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2004 616 179 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 831
2005 613 150 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2006 553 117 6 32 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 523 125 5 41 1 n/a n/a 15 710
2008 552 142 6 52 3 n/a n/a 17 772
2009 551 131 6 45 3 n/a n/a 26 762
2010 538 133 3 47 1 n/a n/a 23 745
2011 507 128 2 69 2 1 25 0 734
2012 505 137 2 73 1 1 30 0 749
2013 509 128 3 86 1 1 30 0 758
2014 556 143 2 82 1 1 32 0 817
2015 575 138 2 84 0 0 33 0 832
2016 559 147 1 95 0 1 30 0 833
2017 499 161 4 85 3 1 25 0 778
2018 479 148 3 67 2 1 21 0 721
2019 473 116 2 73 1 1 24 0 690
2020 404 121 4 97 0 2 31 0 659
2021 369 121 1 86 0 1 29 0 607
2022 364 121 3 84 0 1 31 0 604
2023 359 117 4 97 0 2 45 0 624

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 46.0 16.5 54.3
1989 815 51.0 15.9 49.1
1990 826 53.0 15.5 49.5
1991 813 49.0 16.5 54.2
1992 892 52.0 17.1 49.4
1993 777 48.0 16.2 57.3
1994 918 59.0 15.6 58.8
1995 1138 64.0 17.8 54.5
1996 1138 64.0 17.8 54.5
1997 1056 61.0 17.3 48.5
1998 1060 51.0 20.8 51
1999 1057 65.0 16.3 59.9
2000 1030 67.0 15.4 60.5
2001 867 57.0 15.2 59.7
2002 753 51.0 14.8 64.7
2003 753 51.0 14.8 64.7
2004 831 56.0 14.8 62.5
2005 797 57.0 14.0 61.6
2006 709 55.0 12.9 63.2
2007 710 58.0 12.2 64.5
2008 772 57.0 13.5 59.7
2009 762 64.2 12.9 65.8
2010 745 59.0 12.6 71.6
2011 734 57.4 12.7 76
2012 749 55.0 13.6 79.2
2013 758 60.0 12.6 71.4
2014 817 61.0 13.3 76.6
2015 832 66.0 12.6 75
2016 833 67.0 12.4 64.7
2017 778 63.0 12.3 69.4
2018 721 55.0 13.1 78.5
2019 690 49.0 14.0 66.4
2020 659 48.0 13.7 63.3
2021 607 46.0 13.1 63.3
2022 604 45.0 13.4 100
2023 624 41.0 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 46.0 16.5 54.3
1989 815 51.0 15.9 49.1
1990 826 53.0 15.5 49.5
1991 813 49.0 16.5 54.2
1992 892 52.0 17.1 49.4
1993 777 48.0 16.2 57.3
1994 918 59.0 15.6 58.8
1995 1138 64.0 17.8 54.5
1996 1138 64.0 17.8 54.5
1997 1056 61.0 17.3 48.5
1998 1060 51.0 20.8 51
1999 1057 65.0 16.3 59.9
2000 1030 67.0 15.4 60.5
2001 867 57.0 15.2 59.7
2002 753 51.0 14.8 64.7
2003 753 51.0 14.8 64.7
2004 831 56.0 14.8 62.5
2005 797 57.0 14.0 61.6
2006 709 55.0 12.9 63.2
2007 710 58.0 12.2 64.5
2008 772 57.0 13.5 59.7
2009 762 64.2 12.9 65.8
2010 745 59.0 12.6 71.6
2011 734 57.4 12.7 76
2012 749 55.0 13.6 79.2
2013 758 60.0 12.6 71.4
2014 817 61.0 13.3 76.6
2015 832 66.0 12.6 75
2016 833 67.0 12.4 64.7
2017 778 63.0 12.3 69.4
2018 721 55.0 13.1 78.5
2019 690 49.0 14.0 66.4
2020 659 48.0 13.7 63.3
2021 607 46.0 13.1 63.3
2022 604 45.0 13.4 100
2023 624 41.0 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,025 (12.7%) $7,059 (87.3%) $8,084
2019 $1,101 (12.2%) $7,908 (87.8%) $9,010
2020 $1,431 (14.6%) $8,346 (85.4%) $9,776
2021 $1,883 (17.3%) $8,996 (82.7%) $10,881
2022 $2,153 (19.3%) $9,015 (80.7%) $11,169
2023 $1,438 (13.8%) $8,945 (86.1%) $10,384

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles E. Bennett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1938th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1816th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)3442
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6861
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)5347
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)7166
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)2957
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)4664
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6968
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)3729
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6262
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)3240
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6459
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)3136
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Clay)6363
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)3845
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6464
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charles E. Bennett Elementary School)2840
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)7072
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690624
 9.6%
African American116117
 0.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic7397
 32.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White473359
 24.1%
Two or More Races2445
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%100%
 33.6%


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Charles E. Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Charles E. Bennett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Green Cove Springs Junior High School
High : Clay High School

Students at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School are 58% White, 19% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.


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