How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bensalem Township SD | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 6,348 | 20,355 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bensalem Township SD | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,173 | $16,959 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 23.1% | 0.1% |
| Local Revenue | 68.9% | 87.7% |
Bensalem Township SD
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Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bensalem Township SD | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.6% | 57.5% |
| African American | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 7.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.7% | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bensalem Township SD | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 460.5:1 | 792.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | — |
School Types
Bensalem Township SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.