CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1 S OAKRIDGE AVE
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

ceb.oneclay.net

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, located in Green Cove Springs, Florida, is a public school serving the local community within the Clay County District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and community members, highlighting a commitment to open communication and parental involvement. Through various school-wide programs, community events, and a focus on literacy and foundational skills, Charles E. Bennett Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. The school remains an integral part of the Green Cove Springs area, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

564

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	98
Black	91
Asian	4
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

White
326 (57.8%)
Hispanic
98 (17.4%)
Black
91 (16.1%)
Two or More
43 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLAY
Phone:	(904)336-0475
Website:	http://ceb.oneclay.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	49.5%
Male	285	50.5%

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