Serving 452 students in grades 3-5, Seaford Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Seaford Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Seaford Central Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Seaford Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaford Central Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
40%
31%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Seaford Central Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Seaford Central Elementary School often compared to?
Seaford Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blades Elementary School, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Seaford Central Elementary School?
452 students attend Seaford Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Seaford Central Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seaford Central Elementary School offer ?
Seaford Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Seaford Central Elementary School part of?
Seaford Central Elementary School is part of Seaford School District.
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