West Seaford Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 628-4414
- West Seaford Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Seaford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Seaford Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of West Seaford Elementary School is 0.69, which is equal to 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) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 38% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 43% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 18% |
| Black | 38% | 30% |
| White | 37% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 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 to West Seaford Elementary School is Seaford Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Seaford Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seaford Central Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seaford Seaford Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
0.9 miles
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 0.9 PK-5 432 - Seaford Sussex Orthopedic Program Special Education School
0.9 miles
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 0.9 n/a n/a - Seaford Seaford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 790 students
1.1 miles
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 1.1 6-8 790 - Seaford Seaford Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 795 students
1.2 miles
399 North Market Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587 1.2 8-12 795 - Seaford Blades Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
1.6 miles
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4416 1.6 PK-5 435
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