School Lane CS

2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020

Charter School 1,378 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

School Lane Charter School, located at 2400 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for being an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it implements a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop well-rounded, globally-minded students. By integrating the IB framework—which includes the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes—the school emphasizes critical thinking, community service, and intercultural understanding alongside core academic subjects.

Beyond its academic structure, School Lane Charter School fosters a close-knit, inclusive community environment. It places a strong focus on preparing students for higher education and future careers by encouraging independent research and a sense of personal responsibility. With its accessible location in Bensalem, the school serves as a popular choice for families seeking a specialized, challenging educational alternative to traditional public schools, prioritizing a holistic approach that balances academic achievement with social and emotional growth.

1,378

Total Students

106.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School Lane CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	245
Black	191
Asian	387
Two or More	56

White
499 (36.2%)
Asian
387 (28.1%)
Hispanic
245 (17.8%)
Black
191 (13.9%)
Two or More
56 (4.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School Lane CS
Phone:	(215)245-6055
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 120

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 72