Very Good
#388 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
Seaford Elementary
Elementary School · York County Public Schools · Seaford, VA
A York County Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 Seaford Rd, Seaford, VA 23696
- Math 92% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seaford Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Seaford Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,409
Median home value
$411,700
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23696; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dare ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Grafton Bethel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Yorktown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 548 | 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.
York County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaford Elementary is listed in York County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaford Elementary
Seaford Elementary is a public elementary school in Seaford, VA, part of York County Public Schools, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaford Elementary
What grades does Seaford Elementary serve?
Seaford Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Seaford Elementary?
Seaford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaford Elementary rank in VA?
Seaford Elementary ranks #388 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Seaford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaford Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Seaford Elementary a charter school?
No, Seaford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Seaford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seaford Elementary?
38.1% of students at Seaford Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (757) 898-0352
- Area population (ZIP 23696)
- 3,987
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 23696; 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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