Enrollment
453
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecelia Snyder Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecelia Snyder Ms
Cecelia Snyder Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.8% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #406, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bensalem's middle schools, it stands alongside Robert K Shafer Ms (552 students): Cecelia Snyder Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Bensalem Township Sd also operates Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students) and Valley El Sch (588 students) alongside Cecelia Snyder Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cecelia Snyder Ms compares
Cecelia Snyder Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,357
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bensalem Township Sd, which includes Cecelia Snyder Ms.
$18,357
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 23.1%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cecelia Snyder Ms a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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