Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Rush Elementary School serves a central area in Bensalem, PA, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Rush Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Rush Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Rush Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Rush Elementary School is ranked #2226 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Benjamin Rush Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Rush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Lane Charter School, Samuel K Faust Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Rush Elementary School?
446 students attend Benjamin Rush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Benjamin Rush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Rush Elementary School?
Benjamin Rush Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benjamin Rush Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Rush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Rush Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Rush Elementary School is part of Bensalem Township School District.
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