Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-2, West Seaford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- 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
School Overview
West Seaford Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Seaford Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
37%
31%
White
29%
41%
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
80%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Seaford Elementary School often compared to?
West Seaford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blades Elementary School, Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
389 students attend West Seaford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West Seaford Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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