Seaford Central Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 629-4587
- Seaford Central Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Seaford Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Seaford Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Seaford Central Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Seaford Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Seaford Central Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 205 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 18% |
| Black | 38% | 30% |
| White | 41% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seaford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Seaford Central Elementary School is Seaford Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seaford Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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0.0 miles
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 0.0 n/a n/a - Seaford Seaford Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 795 students
0.2 miles
399 North Market Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 0.2 8-12 795 - Seaford Seaford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 790 students
0.3 miles
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 0.3 6-8 790 - Seaford West Seaford Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 399 students
0.9 miles
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4414 0.9 K-5 399 - Seaford Blades Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
1.5 miles
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4416 1.5 PK-5 435
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