West Seaford Elementary School

511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 427 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 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 38%
  • : 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:

School Overview

West Seaford Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Seaford Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
(15-16)
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
43%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Seaford Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Seaford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of West Seaford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Seaford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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?
427 students attend West Seaford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West Seaford Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Seaford Elementary School?
West Seaford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 38%
  • : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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