CORNWELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cornwells El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bensalem Township SD school district, located in Bensalem, PA with about 515 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Cornwells El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cornwells Elementary School, located on Hulmeville Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bensalem Township School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Cornwells Elementary typically integrates various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students and promote a sense of school spirit. The school operates with a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, utilizing resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Bensalem community, the school strives to create a structured and welcoming atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary foundations for their future academic success.
For more information, contact Cornwells El Sch at (215) 750-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bensalem, PA 19020-4156
(215) 750-2800
CORNWELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bensalem, PA with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bensalem Township SD
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 34.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
- White
- 63.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.