School district or education agency · NCES 4203330

Bensalem Township SD

Bensalem, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students6,329

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools9

operational schools · 2023–24

Students6,329

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$19,215

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictPAUnited States

Academic standing2025

38th percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 13 percentile points lower than the state figure and 7 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

28.6%23.3%27.8%

This district is 5.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$27,973$24,823$19,509

This district is $3,150 per student higher than the state figure and $8,464 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$19,215$18,240$15,859

This district is $975 per student higher than the state figure and $3,356 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,002$1,977$1,964

This district is $975 per student lower than the state figure and $962 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$462$513$336

This district is $51 per student lower than the state figure and $126 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,472$3,520$1,793

This district is $952 per student higher than the state figure and $2,679 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,454$8,815$8,742

This district is $1,639 per student higher than the state figure and $1,712 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,557$5,632$3,769

This district is $925 per student higher than the state figure and $2,788 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$13,238$15,642$11,715

This district is $2,404 per student lower than the state figure and $1,523 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,189$1,342$869

This district is $153 per student lower than the state figure and $320 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

352:1319:1376:1

This district is 33 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 24 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

188.9151.6138.9

This district is 37.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 50.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

28.819.518.5

This district is 9.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 10.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.01.00.9

This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.7%2.1%2.6%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

10.8%5.4%12.0%

This district is 5.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

20.0%18.2%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.3%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.6%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

53.2%47.9%50.6%

This district is 5.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.8%4.2%4.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.8%8.8%9.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.5%4.0%6.7%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

11.1%14.3%14.4%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 52,707 students

42.8%

Grades 6–81,477 students

23.3%

Grades 9–122,145 students

33.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten417

Grade 1409

Grade 2487

Grade 3474

Grade 4461

Grade 5459

Grade 6453

Grade 7513

Grade 8511

Grade 9516

Grade 10513

Grade 11551

Grade 12565

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,994 (47.3%)

Hispanic/Latino1,311 (20.7%)

Asian913 (14.4%)

Black or African American835 (13.2%)

Two or more races256 (4.0%)

American Indian or Alaska Native14 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,195.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

488.3Teachers, full-time equivalent

18School counselors, full-time equivalent

6.1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

182Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

6Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

17School administrators, full-time equivalent

9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers1 FTE

Kindergarten teachers17 FTE

Elementary teachers184.5 FTE

Secondary teachers205.4 FTE

Ungraded teachers80.5 FTE

Instructional coordinators6 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support32 FTE

School administrative support35 FTE

Library and media support10 FTE

Other support staff379 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

489Total completers

489Regular diplomas

58Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.7%

PA2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

10.8%Students learning English674 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.8%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

20.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,244 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District20.0%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

2.3%Students with Section 504 plans145 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.3%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

1.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services96 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

PA0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

PA97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

8,289children ages 5 to 17

916estimated to live in families below the poverty line

11.1%about 1 in 9 school-age children

District11.1%

PA14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in PA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Millcreek Township SDFairview, PA6,393 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →East Stroudsburg Area SDDingmans Ferry, PA6,330 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Dallastown Area SDYork, PA6,370 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pennridge SDPerkasie, PA6,284 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Reach Cyber CSHarrisburg, PA6,146 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students467 assessments

54 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,687 assessments

45 out of 100

White students1,685 assessments

42 out of 100

Fem1,655 assessments

39 out of 100

Mal1,835 assessments

37 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,803 assessments

31 out of 100

Hispanic students728 assessments

28 out of 100

Black students450 assessments

24 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

6Elementary schools

1High schools

2Middle schools

9Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.6%Federal

25.4%State

67%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$19,215Total current spending per student

$11,777Instruction per student

$6,740Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$13.4MFederal revenue7.6% of total revenue

$45.2MState revenue25.4% of total revenue

$119MLocal revenue67% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,777Instructionper student

$6,740Student and instructional supportper student

$4,472Special educationper student

$1,457Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,138Student transportationper student

$698Food servicesper student

$354Technologyper student

People costs

$66.4MSalaries$10,454 per student

$41.6MEmployee benefits$6,557 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.9MEquipmentFY 2023

$6.4MCapital outlay$1,002 per student

$3.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$84MDebt outstanding at year end$13,238 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$7.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$3.1MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.4MTitle I$227 per student

$3.8MChild nutrition$593 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$18,357

FY 2023$19,215

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$548

FY 2023$1,002

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$14,622

FY 2023$13,238

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2127.4%

1,707 of 6,224 students

2021–2234.3%

2,138 of 6,231 students

2022–2328.6%

1,811 of 6,323 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE9 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE9 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs9 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

294Out-of-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →319In-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →99Law-enforcement referrals9 reporting schoolsSee schools →90School-related arrests9 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi9 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber9 reporting schools

0Student devices reported9 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?28.6% chronically absent2022–23 · 6,323 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$19,215current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?352:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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