Enrollment
556
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bensalem, PA
Cornwells El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cornwells El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420333001006
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornwells El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Bensalem · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornwells El Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwells El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Bensalem, PA.
School address
District: Bensalem Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420333001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornwells El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornwells El Sch
Cornwells El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 41% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #300, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bensalem's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley El Sch (588 students): Cornwells El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Bensalem Township Sd also operates Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students) and Valley El Sch (588 students) alongside Cornwells El Sch.
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 Cornwells El Sch compares
Cornwells El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 0% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 10.8%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Cornwells El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bensalem Township Sd, which includes Cornwells El Sch.
$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 Cornwells El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert K Shafer Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel K Faust El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornwells El Sch'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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
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
Benjamin Rush El Sch
Standard public school
446 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cornwells El Sch
How many students attend Cornwells El Sch?
Cornwells El Sch has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bensalem, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwells El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwells El Sch is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornwells El Sch?
57.9% of students at Cornwells El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornwells El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cornwells El Sch is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Bensalem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornwells El Sch?
Cornwells El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Cornwells El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bensalem?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwells El Sch ranks #5 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.
Is Cornwells El Sch a good school?
Cornwells El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Cornwells 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.
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