- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bensalem, PA
Cecelia Snyder Ms
Federal NCES profile for Cecelia Snyder Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420333006451
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecelia Snyder Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Bensalem · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecelia Snyder Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecelia Snyder Ms ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Bensalem, PA.
School address
District: Bensalem Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420333006451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Cecelia Snyder Ms grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 420333006451 · Bensalem, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students)
Cecelia Snyder Ms grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cecelia Snyder Ms 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 453
Cecelia Snyder Ms
453 students
What this shows Cecelia Snyder Ms reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecelia Snyder Ms compares
Cecelia Snyder Ms 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 14.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Cecelia Snyder Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Bensalem Township Sd reports $19,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecelia Snyder Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwells El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert K Shafer Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecelia Snyder Ms'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 middle schools in Bensalem
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecelia Snyder Ms
How many students attend Cecelia Snyder Ms?
Cecelia Snyder Ms has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bensalem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Snyder Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Snyder Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecelia Snyder Ms?
53.8% of students at Cecelia Snyder Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecelia Snyder Ms?
The largest demographic group at Cecelia Snyder Ms is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Bensalem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecelia Snyder Ms?
Cecelia Snyder Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Cecelia Snyder Ms rank among public schools in Bensalem?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecelia Snyder Ms ranks #3 of 10 public 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 public schools in Bensalem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bensalem Township Sd?
Besides Cecelia Snyder Ms, 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.