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#2307 of 2,846 schools in PA

Cornwells EL Sch

Elementary School · Bensalem Township Sd · Bensalem, PA

A Bensalem Township Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2215 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

  • Math 38% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$19,291
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Cornwells EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cornwells EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,158

Median home value

$344,400

Median rent

$1,549/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–120.3 mi1,331Compare →
Decatur Stephen SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–81.3 mi965Compare →
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L SchEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–81.3 mi847Compare →
Benjamin Rush EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.2K–61.5 mi409Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bensalem Township Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$19,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cornwells EL Sch is listed in Bensalem Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cornwells EL Sch

Cornwells EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bensalem, PA, part of Bensalem Township Sd, serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,307 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cornwells EL Sch

What grades does Cornwells EL Sch serve?

Cornwells EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Cornwells EL Sch?

Cornwells EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwells EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Cornwells EL Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cornwells EL Sch rank in PA?

Cornwells EL Sch ranks #2,307 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cornwells EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Cornwells EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cornwells EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornwells EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cornwells EL Sch a charter school?

No, Cornwells EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cornwells EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Cornwells EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornwells EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Cornwells EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 19020)
57,079
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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