Seaford Central Elementary School

1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 388 students in grades 3-5, Seaford Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seaford Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Seaford Central Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Seaford Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaford Central Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (DE)
#55 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
27%
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45%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
21%
19%
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Black
37%
30%
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White
33%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seaford Central Elementary School's ranking?
Seaford Central Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Seaford Central Elementary School often compared to?
Seaford Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blades Elementary School, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Seaford Central Elementary School?
388 students attend Seaford Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Seaford Central Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seaford Central Elementary School offer ?
Seaford Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Seaford Central Elementary School part of?
Seaford Central Elementary School is part of Seaford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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