BENJAMIN RUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benjamin Rush 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 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Benjamin Rush El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School, located on Hulmeville Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Bensalem Township School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of students in their formative years, preparing them for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Benjamin Rush Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation, social-emotional growth, and school spirit. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, staff, families, and the surrounding Bensalem neighborhood, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Benjamin Rush 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 19020-4310
(215) 750-2800
BENJAMIN RUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bensalem, PA with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bensalem Township SD
- Total Students:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 32.25
- 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 464 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.7%
- White
- 26.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.5%
- Asian
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.