Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seawell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seawell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Seawell Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seawell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seawell Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seawell Elementary School's ranking?
Seawell Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Seawell Elementary School often compared to?
Seawell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scroggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Seawell Elementary School?
518 students attend Seawell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Seawell Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seawell Elementary School?
Seawell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seawell Elementary School offer ?
Seawell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seawell Elementary School part of?
Seawell Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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