Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Samuel K Faust 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel K Faust El Sch serves the northwest part of Bensalem, PA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel K Faust Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel K Faust 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 Samuel K Faust Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#2240 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
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
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)20.7%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel K Faust Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel K Faust Elementary School is ranked #2240 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Samuel K Faust Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel K Faust Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Rush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Samuel K Faust Elementary School?
546 students attend Samuel K Faust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Samuel K Faust Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel K Faust Elementary School?
Samuel K Faust Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Samuel K Faust Elementary School offer ?
Samuel K Faust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel K Faust Elementary School part of?
Samuel K Faust Elementary School is part of Bensalem Township School District.
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