Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Summary:

Benjamin Rush Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving 378 students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Bensalem Township School District.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $22,252 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, Benjamin Rush Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 21.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 26.6% in the Bensalem Township School District and 39.3% statewide. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for its Hispanic and White student subgroups, which perform well below state and district averages.

Interestingly, Benjamin Rush Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools in the Bensalem Township School District, such as Valley Elementary School and Belmont Hills Elementary School, which tend to have higher percentages of White students. However, these higher-performing schools also tend to have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a significant factor in Benjamin Rush Elementary's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3400 Hulmeville Rd
       Bensalem, PA  19020-4310


(215) 750-2800

District: Bensalem Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1214th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,252 Help


Students who attend Benjamin Rush Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cecelia Snyder Middle School
High:    Bensalem Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.7%
African American:
24.6%
White:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th 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 20.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Benjamin Rush Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bensalem Township School District. Student population at Benjamin Rush Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.7%), African American (24.6%), White (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest 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 Benjamin Rush Elementary School is $22,252, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bensalem Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benjamin Rush Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Rush Elementary School 1214th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Benjamin Rush Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.50 918th 1302 29.5%
2004 21.26 1080th 1308 17.4%
2005 27.04 1057th 1299 18.6%
2006 32.85 1238th 1545 19.9%
2007 44.96 1049th 1555 32.5%
2008 30.55 1261st 1551 18.7%
2009 28.89 1291st 1549 16.7%
2010 36.66 1223rd 1579 22.5%
2011 43.56 1153rd 1597 27.8%
2012 42.84 1154th 1599 27.8%
2013 28.66 1213th 1519 20.1%
2014 22.50 1217th 1467 17.0%
2015 21.60 1175th 1474 20.3%
2016 23.70 1230th 1554 20.8%
2017 21.99 1230th 1547 20.5%
2018 20.50 1242nd 1530 18.8%
2019 16.21 1285th 1544 16.8%
2021 16.53 1179th 1433 17.7%
2022 18.67 1231st 1534 19.8%
2023 20.78 1214th 1534 20.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.47 125th 196 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.93 1084th 1414 23.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.41 590th 1043 43.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.56 226th 437 48.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.35 341st 432 21.1%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.97 1055th 1236 14.6%
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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.

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 24, 2011

Open Quote The curriculum is way behind where other students my daughter's age are. The guidance counselor seems completely disinterested in offering any help or solutions short of moving my child up a grade. I do not feel my child should need to be moved up a grade in order to receive the same education as other kids her age. Contacting the principal is our next step. Hoping she's more concerned than everyone else seems to be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 41 39 17 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 357 53 46 13 3 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 335 56 43 28 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 364 61 50 23 3 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 377 71 50 13 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 384 78 44 16 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 366 79 54 25 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 347 99 56 28 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 347 99 56 28 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 282 102 66 26 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 319 78 50 27 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 264 87 61 29 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 234 94 52 36 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 235 73 58 34 8 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 184 77 70 32 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 184 77 70 32 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 198 64 68 68 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 252 59 91 73 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 280 45 64 63 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 261 42 60 71 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 221 79 80 95 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 168 63 65 106 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 139 59 64 127 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 123 58 50 135 1 0 3 0 370
2012 126 79 47 151 1 0 7 0 411
2013 123 66 67 155 0 0 6 0 417
2014 121 59 63 164 0 0 15 0 422
2015 122 77 60 184 0 0 12 0 455
2016 96 62 56 157 0 0 9 0 380
2017 123 71 63 175 0 0 21 0 453
2018 125 81 76 161 1 0 20 0 464
2019 115 90 85 153 1 0 22 0 466
2020 103 104 67 167 1 1 31 0 474
2021 92 96 62 156 0 1 24 0 431
2022 93 92 38 160 1 0 28 0 412
2023 79 93 23 154 1 2 26 0 378

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 Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 25.8 16.8 n/a
1989 472 24.1 19.5 n/a
1990 462 25.4 18.1 0
1991 501 26.0 19.2 n/a
1992 511 23.0 22.2 n/a
1993 522 20.0 26.1 n/a
1994 525 19.0 27.6 n/a
1995 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1996 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1997 477 21.0 22.7 n/a
1998 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1999 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
2000 421 20.0 21.1 30.6
2001 408 20.0 20.4 32.1
2002 363 19.4 18.7 35.8
2003 363 19.4 18.7 35.8
2004 398 20.9 19.0 32.4
2005 475 22.3 21.3 27.4
2006 452 25.6 17.7 45.6
2007 434 28.1 15.4 44.9
2008 475 32.0 14.8 48.4
2009 402 33.4 12.0 57
2010 391 36.4 10.7 62.7
2011 370 34.3 10.7 65.7
2012 411 31.6 12.9 63.7
2013 417 31.1 13.3 68.6
2014 422 n/a n/a 72.7
2015 455 34.0 13.3 78.5
2016 380 40.0 9.5 82.6
2017 453 36.7 12.3 74.8
2018 464 32.2 14.3 53.7
2019 466 31.4 14.8 57.1
2020 474 31.6 14.9 77.8
2021 431 32.1 13.4 74.9
2022 412 30.9 13.3 73.5
2023 378 29.4 12.8 76.2

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 Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 25.8 16.8 n/a
1989 472 24.1 19.5 n/a
1990 462 25.4 18.1 0
1991 501 26.0 19.2 n/a
1992 511 23.0 22.2 n/a
1993 522 20.0 26.1 n/a
1994 525 19.0 27.6 n/a
1995 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1996 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1997 477 21.0 22.7 n/a
1998 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1999 443 19.0 23.3 n/a
2000 421 20.0 21.1 30.6
2001 408 20.0 20.4 32.1
2002 363 19.4 18.7 35.8
2003 363 19.4 18.7 35.8
2004 398 20.9 19.0 32.4
2005 475 22.3 21.3 27.4
2006 452 25.6 17.7 45.6
2007 434 28.1 15.4 44.9
2008 475 32.0 14.8 48.4
2009 402 33.4 12.0 57
2010 391 36.4 10.7 62.7
2011 370 34.3 10.7 65.7
2012 411 31.6 12.9 63.7
2013 417 31.1 13.3 68.6
2014 422 n/a n/a 72.7
2015 455 34.0 13.3 78.5
2016 380 40.0 9.5 82.6
2017 453 36.7 12.3 74.8
2018 464 32.2 14.3 53.7
2019 466 31.4 14.8 57.1
2020 474 31.6 14.9 77.8
2021 431 32.1 13.4 74.9
2022 412 30.9 13.3 73.5
2023 378 29.4 12.8 76.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $851 (4.5%) $18,239 (95.5%) $19,090
2020 $797 (3.2%) $24,327 (96.8%) $25,124
2021 $626 (3.0%) $20,012 (97.0%) $20,638
2022 $1,720 (7.7%) $20,532 (92.3%) $22,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Rush Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1285th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1214th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)24.526.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)23.527.5
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)28.436.9
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)64.865.2
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)52.731.8
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)14.312.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)28.529.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)7.410.9
 3.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)35.237.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)19.621.2
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)64.865.2
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Elementary School)36.832.1
 4.7%
   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 Students466378
 18.9%
African American9093
 3.3%
American Indian11
Asian8523
 72.9%
Hispanic153154
 0.7%
Pacific Islander02
White11579
 31.3%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%76.2%
 19.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 25% African American, 21% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Benjamin Rush Elementary School.

Students who attend Benjamin Rush Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cecelia Snyder Middle School
High : Bensalem Township High School

Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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