Samuel K Faust Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

Home > Pennsylvania > Bucks County > Bensalem

Samuel K Faust Elementary School

2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 542 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 542 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: Bottom 50% in PA
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Samuel K Faust Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Samuel K Faust Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Samuel K Faust Elementary School
Kind	74
1	68
2	82
3	75
4	92
5	80
6	71

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

542 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School
2023	567
2022	558
2021	620
2020	642
2019	642
2018	632
2017	632
2016	520
2015	651
2014	632
2013	608
2012	585
2011	514
2010	502
2009	511
2008	491
2007	505
2006	526
2005	498
2004	437
2003	497
2002	508
2001	484
2000	544
1999	561
1998	577
1997	600
1996	541
1995	575
1994	581
1993	544
1992	523
1991	526
1990	525
1989	516
1988	503
1987	560

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School
2023	38
2022	41
2021	42
2020	46
2019	46
2018	48
2017	48
2016	45
2015	42
2013	40
2012	40
2011	44
2010	42
2009	40
2008	42
2007	36
2006	31
2005	30
2004	26
2003	28
2002	24
2001	27
2000	30
1999	28
1998	29
1997	29
1996	27
1995	26
1994	22
1993	22
1992	27
1991	34
1990	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 of Samuel K Faust Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

#2240 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School
2023	#2240
2022	#2332
2021	#2305
2019	#2282
2018	#2346
2017	#2370
2016	#2381
2015	#2358
2014	#2393
2013	#2423
2012	#2136

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

24%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	24%	38%	25%
2022	15%	36%	23%
2021	9%	38%	21%
2019	27%	45%	37%
2018	24%	45%	37%
2017	23%	46%	39%
2016	25%	46%	42%
2015	26%	43%	40%
2014	57%	72%	72%
2013	60%	73%	70%
2012	72%	74%	71%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2022	31%	55%	45%
2021	24%	55%	34%
2019	44%	62%	53%
2018	46%	63%	37%
2017	42%	63%	57%
2016	41%	62%	60%
2015	44%	62%	61%
2014	50%	70%	66%
2013	51%	70%	67%
2012	58%	71%	69%
2011	63%	73%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45-49%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2022	47%	57%	47%
2021	27%	64%	53%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	15:1	13:1	16:1
2022	14:1	13:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	15:1
2020	14:1	14:1	15:1
2019	14:1	14:1	15:1
2018	13:1	15:1	14:1
2017	13:1	14:1	14:1
2016	12:1	15:1	12:1
2015	16:1	15:1	16:1
2013	15:1	15:1	15:1
2012	15:1	15:1	15:1
2011	12:1	14:1	15:1
2010	12:1	14:1	14:1
2009	13:1	14:1	15:1
2008	12:1	14:1	16:1
2007	14:1	16:1	16:1
2006	17:1	16:1	17:1
2005	17:1	16:1	17:1
2004	17:1	16:1	16:1
2003	18:1	16:1	17:1
2002	21:1	16:1	17:1
2001	18:1	17:1	17:1
2000	18:1	17:1	18:1
1999	20:1	17:1	19:1
1998	20:1	18:1	19:1
1997	21:1	18:1	19:1
1996	20:1	18:1	19:1
1995	22:1	19:1	20:1
1994	26:1	19:1	20:1
1993	25:1	19:1	20:1
1992	19:1	17:1	17:1
1991	15:1	17:1	16:1
1990	18:1	17:1	16:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	12%	5%	13%
2022	16%	4%	14%
2021	15%	4%	14%
2020	15%	4%	14%
2019	15%	4%	14%
2018	12%	4%	12%
2017	12%	4%	12%
2016	9%	4%	13%
2015	10%	4%	13%
2014	11%	4%	13%
2013	11%	4%	13%
2012	13%	3%	13%
2011	13%	4%	14%
2010	14%	4%	12%
2009	13%	4%	12%
2008	12%	3%	11%
2007	11%	3%	10%
2006	10%	3%	10%
2005	14%	2%	10%
2004	16%	2%	10%
2003	22%	3%	10%
2002	22%	2%	10%
2001	22%	2%	9%
2000	18%	2%	8%
1999	17%	2%	8%
1998	18%	2%	7%
1997	22%	2%	7%
1996	14%	2%	7%
1995	16%	2%	7%
1994	14%	2%	7%
1993	11%	2%	5%
1992	13%	2%	6%
1991	11%	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

35%

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	34%	14%	21%
2022	32%	14%	20%
2021	32%	13%	20%
2020	33%	12%	19%
2019	33%	12%	19%
2018	36%	11%	19%
2017	36%	11%	19%
2016	36%	10%	17%
2015	33%	10%	16%
2014	35%	9%	15%
2013	34%	9%	14%
2012	32%	9%	13%
2011	30%	8%	11%
2010	29%	9%	11%
2009	26%	7%	10%
2008	28%	7%	10%
2007	25%	7%	8%
2006	25%	6%	7%
2005	21%	6%	6%
2004	18%	6%	6%
2003	18%	5%	6%
2002	16%	5%	5%
2001	13%	5%	4%
2000	11%	4%	4%
1999	10%	4%	3%
1998	9%	4%	4%
1997	10%	4%	3%
1996	7%	4%	3%
1995	6%	3%	2%
1994	6%	3%	2%
1993	4%	3%	2%
1992	4%	3%	2%
1991	4%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

21%

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	26%	14%	14%
2022	23%	14%	13%
2021	21%	15%	13%
2020	21%	15%	13%
2019	21%	15%	13%
2018	21%	15%	13%
2017	21%	15%	13%
2016	23%	15%	13%
2015	25%	15%	14%
2014	22%	15%	13%
2013	22%	15%	13%
2012	22%	15%	13%
2011	21%	15%	13%
2010	22%	15%	13%
2009	26%	16%	13%
2008	22%	16%	12%
2007	24%	16%	11%
2006	25%	16%	12%
2005	22%	16%	12%
2004	27%	16%	12%
2003	25%	15%	12%
2002	25%	15%	11%
2001	23%	15%	11%
2000	26%	15%	12%
1999	26%	15%	12%
1998	26%	15%	11%
1997	24%	14%	11%
1996	24%	14%	11%
1995	24%	14%	10%
1994	22%	14%	9%
1993	22%	13%	9%
1992	20%	13%	8%
1991	19%	13%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

25%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	23%	62%	49%
2022	24%	63%	50%
2021	28%	63%	50%
2020	27%	65%	51%
2019	27%	65%	51%
2018	26%	66%	54%
2017	26%	66%	54%
2016	27%	68%	56%
2015	28%	68%	56%
2014	29%	69%	58%
2013	30%	70%	59%
2012	30%	71%	61%
2011	34%	71%	62%
2010	35%	72%	64%
2009	35%	73%	65%
2008	38%	74%	67%
2007	40%	74%	71%
2006	40%	75%	71%
2005	43%	76%	72%
2004	39%	76%	72%
2003	35%	77%	72%
2002	37%	78%	74%
2001	42%	78%	76%
2000	45%	79%	76%
1999	47%	79%	77%
1998	47%	79%	78%
1997	44%	80%	79%
1996	55%	80%	79%
1995	53%	81%	81%
1994	58%	81%	82%
1993	62%	82%	84%
1992	63%	82%	84%
1991	66%	82%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	5%	5%	3%
2022	5%	5%	3%
2021	4%	5%	3%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	5%	4%	2%
2017	5%	4%	2%
2016	5%	3%	1%
2015	4%	3%	1%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2013	3%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.76

0.59

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	0.75	0.58	0.69
2022	0.77	0.57	0.68
2021	0.76	0.57	0.68
2020	0.76	0.54	0.67
2019	0.76	0.54	0.67
2018	0.75	0.53	0.65
2017	0.75	0.53	0.65
2016	0.74	0.51	0.63
2015	0.75	0.51	0.63
2014	0.74	0.50	0.61
2013	0.74	0.48	0.60
2012	0.75	0.47	0.59
2011	0.74	0.47	0.57
2010	0.74	0.46	0.55
2009	0.74	0.44	0.54
2008	0.72	0.43	0.52
2007	0.71	0.42	0.47
2006	0.71	0.41	0.47
2005	0.71	0.40	0.46
2004	0.72	0.40	0.46
2003	0.75	0.39	0.46
2002	0.73	0.37	0.43
2001	0.72	0.37	0.41
2000	0.69	0.35	0.40
1999	0.68	0.35	0.39
1998	0.68	0.35	0.37
1997	0.70	0.34	0.37
1996	0.62	0.34	0.35
1995	0.64	0.33	0.34
1994	0.60	0.33	0.31
1993	0.56	0.31	0.29
1992	0.55	0.31	0.28
1991	0.52	0.31	0.28

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

100%

60%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	76%	54%	56%
2022	71%	50%	51%
2021	74%	49%	53%
2020	64%	48%	43%
2019	64%	48%	43%
2018	74%	41%	47%
2017	74%	41%	47%
2016	74%	44%	47%
2015	71%	41%	46%
2014	65%	38%	42%
2013	64%	36%	40%
2012	58%	34%	36%
2011	54%	33%	32%
2010	46%	31%	28%
2009	51%	27%	27%
2008	47%	25%	24%
2007	41%	24%	21%
2006	45%	25%	22%
2005	45%	22%	20%
2004	51%	22%	22%
2003	45%	23%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Samuel K Faust Elementary School	Pennsylvania	Bensalem Township School District
2023	2%	2%	3%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	3%	2%	3%
2020	5%	3%	4%
2019	5%	3%	4%
2018	5%	3%	4%
2017	5%	3%	4%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	6%	5%	6%
2013	5%	5%	6%
2012	9%	6%	8%
2011	7%	6%	7%
2010	11%	7%	8%
2009	10%	7%	8%
2008	10%	6%	8%
2007	9%	6%	7%
2006	10%	7%	7%
2005	9%	6%	7%
2004	13%	6%	7%
2003	9%	6%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bensalem Township School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?

542 students attend Samuel K Faust Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Samuel K Faust Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 12:1, which is lower than 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.

School Reviews
Review Samuel K Faust Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 542 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: Bottom 50%
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education