Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seaton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Seaton Elementary School?
261 students attend Seaton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Seaton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaton Elementary School?
Seaton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seaton Elementary School offer ?
Seaton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Seaton Elementary School part of?
Seaton Elementary School is part of Lapeer Community Schools School District.
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