Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cornwells 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornwells El Sch serves the southern part of Bensalem, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornwells Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cornwells 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 Cornwells Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#1937 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornwells Elementary School's ranking?
Cornwells Elementary School is ranked #1937 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cornwells Elementary School often compared to?
Cornwells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Lane Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cornwells Elementary School?
556 students attend Cornwells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cornwells Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornwells Elementary School?
Cornwells Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornwells Elementary School offer ?
Cornwells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornwells Elementary School part of?
Cornwells Elementary School is part of Bensalem Township School District.
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