Very Good
#55 of 219 schools in DE
Top 25% in state
Seaford Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Seaford School District · Seaford, DE
An elementary school in Seaford, DE where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Delaware Place, Seaford, DE 19973
- Math 49% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seaford Central Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Seaford Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,701/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,668
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Orthopedic ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Sussex Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Seaford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaford Central Elementary School is listed in Seaford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaford Central Elementary School
Seaford Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seaford, DE, part of Seaford School District, serving approximately 448 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaford Central Elementary School
What grades does Seaford Central Elementary School serve?
Seaford Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Central Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaford Central Elementary School rank in DE?
Seaford Central Elementary School ranks #55 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Seaford Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seaford Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaford Central Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Seaford Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Seaford Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaford Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Seaford Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (302) 629-4587
- Area population (ZIP 19973)
- 25,786
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19973; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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