Excellent
#27 of 219 schools in DE
Top 12% in state
West Seaford Elementary School
Elementary School · Seaford School District · Seaford, DE
An elementary school in Seaford, DE where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 Sussex Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973
- Math 37% vs DE 48% (2016)
- Reading 42% vs DE 54% (2016)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Seaford Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2016 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2013, to 40% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Seaford 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Sussex Orthopedic ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Blades Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Child Craft CompanyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seaford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 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
West Seaford Elementary School is listed in Seaford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Seaford Elementary School
West Seaford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seaford, DE, part of Seaford School District, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Seaford Elementary School
What grades does West Seaford Elementary School serve?
West Seaford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Seaford Elementary School?
West Seaford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seaford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seaford Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Seaford Elementary School rank in DE?
West Seaford Elementary School ranks #27 of 219 schools in DE.
What is West Seaford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Seaford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 West Seaford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Seaford Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is West Seaford Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Seaford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Seaford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Seaford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (302) 628-4587
- 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 · 2016 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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