Bensalem Township School District
- 3000 DONALLEN DR
- BENSALEM, PA 19020
- (215) 750-2800
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District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 87.8% | 82.7% |
Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 2.6% |
Per Pupil Spending | $14,165 | $11,954 |
Students Per Teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
Number of Schools | 9 | - |
Number of Students | 5,997 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 403 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 5,997 | 14.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | - |
Kindergarten Students | 385 |
1st Grade Students | 495 |
2nd Grade Students | 446 |
3rd Grade Students | 459 |
4th Grade Students | 439 |
5th Grade Students | 423 |
6th Grade Students | 476 |
7th Grade Students | 503 |
8th Grade Students | 496 |
9th Grade Students | 568 |
10th Grade Students | 468 |
11th Grade Students | 439 |
12th Grade Students | 467 |
Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 705 |
Hispanic | 656 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 782 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,911 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 3,180 |
Female | 2,884 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 403 | 14.9 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
Elementary Teachers | 186 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 187 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 20 | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 63 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
Elementary | 8 |
Secondary | 9 |
Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 9 |
Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 423 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 24 |
School Administrators | 15 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 35 |
Student Support Services | 24 |
Other Support Services Staff | 319 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $112,057,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $84,894,000 | 75.8% |
Property Tax | $75,187,000 | 67.1% |
Public Utility Tax | $105,000 | 0.09% |
All Other Taxes | $5,119,000 | 4.6% |
Other School Systems | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Cities and Counties | $207,000 | 0.2% |
Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $373,000 | 0.3% |
School Lunch | $1,244,000 | 1.1% |
District Activity Receipts | $25,000 | 0.02% |
Other Sales and Services | $175,000 | 0.2% |
Rents and Royalties | $56,000 | 0.05% |
Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Interest Earnings | $2,235,000 | 2.0% |
Miscellaneous | $166,000 | 0.1% |
Total State Revenues | $23,677,000 | 21.1% |
General Formula Assistance | $10,549,000 | 9.4% |
Staff Improvement Programs | $3,686,000 | 3.3% |
Special Education Programs | $3,932,000 | 3.5% |
Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $273,000 | 0.2% |
School Lunch Programs | $146,000 | 0.1% |
Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $379,000 | 0.3% |
Transportation Programs | $1,816,000 | 1.6% |
Other Programs | $2,896,000 | 2.6% |
Total Federal Revenues | $3,486,000 | 3.1% |
Through State - Title I | $1,021,000 | 0.9% |
Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $261,000 | 0.2% |
Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.01% |
Through State - Bilingual Education | $118,000 | 0.1% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $828,000 | 0.7% |
Through State - Other | $111,000 | 0.10% |
Direct - Other | $1,139,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $85,233,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $50,422,000 | 59.2% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $32,149,000 | 37.7% |
Student Support | $4,860,000 | 4.3% |
Instructional Staff Support | $3,025,000 | 2.7% |
General Administration Support | $1,559,000 | 1.4% |
School Administration Support | $3,892,000 | 3.5% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,925,000 | 9.7% |
Student Transportation Support | $5,422,000 | 4.8% |
Other Support Services | $2,466,000 | 2.2% |
Total Other Expenditures | $2,662,000 | 3.1% |
Food Services | $2,662,000 | 2.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
Overall Graduation Rate | 87.8% | |
Total Diploma Count | 466 | |
Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
---|---|---|
Total Grades 9-12 | 51 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bensalem Township School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 5,997
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 403
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BELMONT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5000 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 529 | 12.9 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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BENJAMIN RUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 391 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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BENSALEM TOWNSHIP (TWP) HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,942 | 15.8 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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CECELIA SNYDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA Public | 7-8 | 428 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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CORNWELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 551 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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ROBERT K SHAFER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA Public | 7-8 | 571 | 13.0 | 2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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RUSSELL C STRUBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4300 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 508 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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SAMUEL K FAUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 502 | 12.1 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3100 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA Public | KG-6 | 642 | 17.9 | 2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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