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Bensalem Township SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
9
Schools
6,323
Students
$25,302
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
58.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bensalem Township SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,323 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,302 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont Hills El SchKG–06541
Benjamin Rush El SchKG–06378
Cornwells El SchKG–06553
Russell C Struble El SchKG–06499
Samuel K Faust El SchKG–06567
Valley El SchKG–06622
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cecelia Snyder MS07–08431
Robert K Shafer MS07–08612
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bensalem Twp HS09–122,120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,302+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
69%
State
23.1%
Local (property tax)
68.9%
Federal
8.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,323
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,302 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bensalem Township SD?
Bensalem Township SD has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,323 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bensalem Township SD?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bensalem Township SD spend per student?
Bensalem Township SD spends $25,302 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bensalem Township SD?
59% of students in Bensalem Township SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bensalem Township SD?
No, Bensalem Township SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bensalem Township SD serve?
Bensalem Township SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bensalem Township SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bensalem Township SD is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.