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Elementary Schools

Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Bensalem Township SD · Bucks County · 3400 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020.0

(215)750-2800

2/10
#1267
Rank 1267 out of 1,545
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1282 · 17th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1282 · 17th percentile
Science3/10 · #1099 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bensalem is a working-class township in lower Bucks County, sitting just northeast of Philadelphia along the Delaware River — affordable, unpretentious, and close to the city without being swallowed by it. Benjamin Rush Elementary serves a community where families are doing the work of everyday life, and the school reflects that grounded reality, with academic scores that fall in the lower range compared to schools statewide. Families who prioritize proximity to Philadelphia, a tight-knit community feel, and a no-frills suburban setting over top-tier test performance may find Bensalem a practical and welcoming place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

229 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
87 (38%)
White
50 (22%)
African American
49 (21%)
Asian
26 (11%)
Multiple Races
15 (7%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners53 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged150 (66%)
Students with Disabilities53 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

446
Enrollment
34.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #500 · 69th percentile

76 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found