Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Summary:

Samuel K Faust Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Bensalem Township School District.

The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools. However, Samuel K Faust Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, performing significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 72-78% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, the school has struggled to improve academic outcomes, with persistent achievement gaps between different racial and ethnic groups.

In comparison, nearby schools like Cornwells Elementary School and Russell C Struble Elementary School generally perform better on standardized tests and have higher overall rankings, though they still face challenges in meeting state averages. The unique needs of Samuel K Faust Elementary's diverse and economically disadvantaged student population may require targeted interventions and additional support to help the school improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2901 Bellvue Dr
       Bensalem, PA  19020-1311


(215) 750-2800

District: Bensalem Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1243rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,126 Help


Students who attend Samuel K Faust Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Robert K Shafer Middle School
High:    Bensalem Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.0%
African American:
25.9%
White:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Samuel K Faust Elementary School ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Samuel K Faust Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34%), African American (25.9%), White (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bensalem Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel K Faust Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samuel K Faust Elementary School is $22,126, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Samuel K Faust Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel K Faust Elementary School 1243rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Samuel K Faust Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bensalem Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bensalem Township School District 451st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samuel K Faust Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.07 1012th 1302 22.3%
2004 41.26 896th 1308 31.5%
2005 23.36 1078th 1299 17.0%
2006 34.01 1227th 1545 20.6%
2007 35.69 1198th 1555 23.0%
2008 29.56 1268th 1551 18.2%
2009 31.23 1267th 1549 18.2%
2010 49.52 1020th 1579 35.4%
2011 43.78 1147th 1597 28.2%
2012 36.55 1228th 1599 23.2%
2013 25.93 1237th 1519 18.6%
2014 19.31 1234th 1467 15.9%
2015 26.89 1137th 1474 22.9%
2016 23.58 1231st 1554 20.8%
2017 21.69 1235th 1547 20.2%
2018 23.04 1215th 1530 20.6%
2019 23.77 1215th 1544 21.3%
2021 10.57 1249th 1433 12.8%
2022 18.19 1238th 1534 19.3%
2023 18.49 1243rd 1534 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.36 72nd 196 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.52 1114th 1414 21.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.62 845th 1043 19.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.54 123rd 160 23.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.62 221st 437 49.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.86 209th 432 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.94 1219th 1236 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Samuel K Faust Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 11, 2019

Open Quote This school has a staff that cares deeply for our children. From the lunch room to the office staff to the teachers...I have not had a bad experience dealing with anyone regarding my children. I am so happy that this is my school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Open Quote This school is better than just 5 stars!!! My son is now a 3rd grader there. He absolutely adores going to school every single day! The faculty and staff are 2nd to none! The 1 star rating is ridiculous, if you ask me. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! #faustfalconproud Close Quote



Enrollment information for Samuel K Faust Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 109 40 36 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 336 112 49 19 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 346 98 54 27 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1991 347 99 59 21 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1992 327 107 70 19 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 340 118 60 22 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 339 127 82 33 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 300 131 71 38 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 300 131 71 38 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 267 144 132 57 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 271 149 105 52 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 262 148 95 56 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 251 139 96 58 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 202 113 104 65 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 175 125 106 91 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 175 125 106 91 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 170 118 72 77 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 212 109 69 107 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 212 131 54 129 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 200 123 55 127 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 189 108 55 139 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 180 133 63 134 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 176 112 66 147 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 173 109 69 153 2 0 8 0 514
2012 178 127 78 185 3 0 14 0 585
2013 181 134 69 204 2 0 18 0 608
2014 181 141 67 221 1 3 18 0 632
2015 177 164 68 213 1 1 27 0 651
2016 137 121 47 187 1 1 26 0 520
2017 161 137 76 223 1 1 33 0 632
2018 167 134 93 225 1 5 33 0 658
2019 175 135 95 214 0 1 22 0 642
2020 169 124 91 215 1 0 30 0 630
2021 174 133 92 197 0 0 24 0 620
2022 137 129 89 177 0 0 26 0 558
2023 131 147 68 193 0 0 28 0 567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Samuel K Faust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 30.0 16.7 n/a
1989 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
1990 525 30.0 17.5 0
1991 526 34.0 15.4 n/a
1992 523 27.0 19.3 n/a
1993 544 22.0 24.7 n/a
1994 581 22.0 26.4 n/a
1995 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1996 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1997 600 29.0 20.7 n/a
1998 577 29.0 19.9 n/a
1999 561 28.0 20.0 n/a
2000 544 30.0 18.1 47.8
2001 484 27.4 17.7 44.4
2002 497 28.5 17.4 54.5
2003 497 28.5 17.4 54.5
2004 437 26.7 16.4 64.3
2005 498 30.8 16.2 54.4
2006 526 31.1 16.9 55.5
2007 505 36.7 13.8 49.9
2008 491 42.0 11.7 56.6
2009 511 40.0 12.8 60.9
2010 502 41.6 12.0 56.4
2011 514 43.8 11.7 60.1
2012 585 39.8 14.6 66.5
2013 608 39.8 15.2 69.1
2014 632 n/a n/a 70.9
2015 651 42.0 15.5 76.8
2016 520 45.0 11.5 78.8
2017 632 48.2 13.0 80.4
2018 658 47.2 13.9 60.3
2019 642 46.4 13.8 68.8
2020 630 43.3 14.5 78.7
2021 620 42.1 14.7 77.6
2022 558 41.1 13.5 72
2023 567 38.1 14.8 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Samuel K Faust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 30.0 16.7 n/a
1989 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
1990 525 30.0 17.5 0
1991 526 34.0 15.4 n/a
1992 523 27.0 19.3 n/a
1993 544 22.0 24.7 n/a
1994 581 22.0 26.4 n/a
1995 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1996 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1997 600 29.0 20.7 n/a
1998 577 29.0 19.9 n/a
1999 561 28.0 20.0 n/a
2000 544 30.0 18.1 47.8
2001 484 27.4 17.7 44.4
2002 497 28.5 17.4 54.5
2003 497 28.5 17.4 54.5
2004 437 26.7 16.4 64.3
2005 498 30.8 16.2 54.4
2006 526 31.1 16.9 55.5
2007 505 36.7 13.8 49.9
2008 491 42.0 11.7 56.6
2009 511 40.0 12.8 60.9
2010 502 41.6 12.0 56.4
2011 514 43.8 11.7 60.1
2012 585 39.8 14.6 66.5
2013 608 39.8 15.2 69.1
2014 632 n/a n/a 70.9
2015 651 42.0 15.5 76.8
2016 520 45.0 11.5 78.8
2017 632 48.2 13.0 80.4
2018 658 47.2 13.9 60.3
2019 642 46.4 13.8 68.8
2020 630 43.3 14.5 78.7
2021 620 42.1 14.7 77.6
2022 558 41.1 13.5 72
2023 567 38.1 14.8 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Samuel K Faust Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $682 (3.9%) $16,970 (96.1%) $17,652
2020 $537 (2.1%) $25,317 (97.9%) $25,854
2021 $631 (3.1%) $19,413 (96.9%) $20,044
2022 $1,679 (7.6%) $20,447 (92.4%) $22,126

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel K Faust Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1215th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1243rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)39.829.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)41.133.8
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)24.319.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)63.743
 20.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)47.520.8
 26.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)23.833.3
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)43.237.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)27.713.2
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)4732.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)28.123.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)63.743
 20.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Samuel K Faust Elementary School)44.931.4
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642567
 11.7%
African American135147
 8.9%
American Indian00
Asian9568
 28.4%
Hispanic214193
 9.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White175131
 25.1%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%78.1%
 9.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Samuel K Faust Elementary School.

Samuel K Faust Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Samuel K Faust Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert K Shafer Middle School
High : Bensalem Township High School

Students at Samuel K Faust Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 26% African American, 23% White, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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