Seaford Central Elementary School
Tel:
(302)629-4587
- Seaford Central Elementary School serves 453 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Seaford Central Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Seaford Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Seaford Central Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #39 out of 200 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 38% | 30% |
| White | 42% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seaford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Seaford Central Elementary School is Seaford Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Seaford Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seaford Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.0 n/a n/a - Seaford Seaford Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 815 students
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399 North Market Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.2 9-12 815 - Seaford Seaford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 814 students
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500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.3 6-8 814 - Seaford West Seaford Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 415 students
0.9 miles
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 0.9 K-2 415 - Seaford Blades Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 481 students
1.5 miles
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302)629-4587 1.5 K-2 481
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