- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bensalem, PA
Robert K Shafer Ms
Federal NCES profile for Robert K Shafer Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420333007030
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert K Shafer Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Bensalem · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert K Shafer Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert K Shafer Ms ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Bensalem, PA.
School address
District: Bensalem Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420333007030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Robert K Shafer Ms shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 420333007030 · Bensalem, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 12.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bensalem Twp Hs (2,151 students)
Robert K Shafer Ms shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Robert K Shafer 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
- This school 552
Robert K Shafer Ms
552 students
- Samuel K Faust 546
Samuel K Faust El Sch
546 students
What this shows Robert K Shafer Ms reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert K Shafer Ms compares
Robert K Shafer Ms is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 15.0%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Robert K Shafer Ms 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 Robert K Shafer 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwells El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel K Faust El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert K Shafer 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert K Shafer Ms
How many students attend Robert K Shafer Ms?
Robert K Shafer Ms has 552 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bensalem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert K Shafer Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert K Shafer Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert K Shafer Ms?
58.7% of students at Robert K Shafer Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert K Shafer Ms?
The largest demographic group at Robert K Shafer Ms is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Bensalem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert K Shafer Ms?
Robert K Shafer Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Robert K Shafer Ms rank among public schools in Bensalem?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert K Shafer Ms ranks #2 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 Robert K Shafer 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.