- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bensalem, PA
Benjamin Rush El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Rush El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420333004675
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Rush El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Bensalem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Rush El Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bensalem, PA.
School address
District: Bensalem Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420333004675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Benjamin Rush El Sch grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 420333004675 · Bensalem, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 15.4:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students)
Benjamin Rush El Sch grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Rush El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bensalem Twp H
Bensalem Twp Hs
2,151 students
- Valley El Sch 588
Valley El Sch
588 students
- Belmont Hills 580
Belmont Hills El Sch
580 students
- Cornwells El S 556
Cornwells El Sch
556 students
- Robert K Shafe 552
Robert K Shafer Ms
552 students
- This school 446
Benjamin Rush El Sch
446 students
What this shows Benjamin Rush El Sch reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Rush El Sch compares
Benjamin Rush El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 23.1%
African American 19.1%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Benjamin Rush El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bensalem Township Sd reports $19,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Rush El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Twp Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwells El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert K Shafer Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Rush El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Bensalem
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley El Sch
Standard public school
588 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Belmont Hills El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cornwells El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Samuel K Faust El Sch
Standard public school
546 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Russell C Struble El Sch
Standard public school
496 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Rush El Sch
How many students attend Benjamin Rush El Sch?
Benjamin Rush El Sch has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bensalem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush El Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Rush El Sch?
73.0% of students at Benjamin Rush El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Rush El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Rush El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Bensalem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Rush El Sch?
Benjamin Rush El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Rush El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bensalem?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bensalem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bensalem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bensalem Township Sd?
Besides Benjamin Rush El Sch, Bensalem Township Sd also operates Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students), Valley El Sch (588 students), and Belmont Hills El Sch (580 students). See the Bensalem Township Sd district page for the complete list.