How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Rush Elementary School | Samuel K Faust Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bensalem, PA | Bensalem, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 446 | 546 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.9% | 99.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Rush Elementary School | Samuel K Faust Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,215 | $19,215 |
| District | Bensalem Township SD | Bensalem Township SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Rush Elementary School | Samuel K Faust Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.1% | 25.3% |
| African American | 19.1% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Rush Elementary School | Samuel K Faust Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 412:1 | 558:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 19.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.