William H.
Seward Elementary School in Seward, AK, has a current enrollment of 223 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the district average of 12:1 in recent years.
Math proficiency ranges between 30–34%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32% but below the district average of 38%; math scores have generally declined from above 50% in 2018 to the low 30% range in 2023.
Reading proficiency is between 25–29%, which is lower than both the state average of 29% and the district average of 34%, showing a decline from higher proficiency levels exceeding 40% in earlier years.
Science proficiency currently stands at 40–59%, higher than the state average of 38% and approximately equal to the district average of 42%, with recent improvement from 20% proficiency in 2021 to over 40% in 2022.
Enrollment declined from a peak of 415 students in 1999 to 223 students in 2023, accompanied by a decrease in student eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch from 0% before 2002 to approximately 33% in 2023, indicating notable demographic and socioeconomic changes at this Kenai Peninsula Borough School District elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
William H. Seward Elementary School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Sea Lions!
School Rankings
William H. Seward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H. Seward Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H. Seward Elementary School's ranking?
William H. Seward Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are William H. Seward Elementary School often compared to?
William H. Seward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seward High School, Seward Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend William H. Seward Elementary School?
205 students attend William H. Seward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of William H. Seward Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H. Seward Elementary School?
William H. Seward Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does William H. Seward Elementary School offer ?
William H. Seward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William H. Seward Elementary School part of?
William H. Seward Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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