West Seaford Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
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 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Seaford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Seaford Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Seaford Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)43%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
40%
30%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% DE state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% DE state average).
How many students attend West Seaford Elementary School?
336 students attend West Seaford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West Seaford Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Seaford Elementary School?
West Seaford Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Seaford Elementary School offer ?
West Seaford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Seaford Elementary School part of?
West Seaford Elementary School is part of Seaford School District.
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