- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seaford, DE
Seaford Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seaford Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100153000155
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaford Central Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Seaford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 473
- students enrolled
Seaford Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Seaford, DE.
School address
District: Seaford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100153000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Seaford Central Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 100153000155 · Seaford, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaford Senior High School (960 students)
Seaford Central Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Seaford Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaford Senior
Seaford Senior High School
960 students
- Seaford Middle
Seaford Middle School
800 students
- This school
Seaford Central Elementary School
473 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
456 students
- West Seaford E
West Seaford Elementary School
424 students
- Blades Element
Blades Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Seaford Central Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaford Central Elementary School compares
Seaford Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Delaware - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Seaford Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seaford School District reports $18,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaford Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Seaford Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blades Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaford Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Seaford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaford Central Elementary School
How many students attend Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seaford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Central Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaford Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seaford Central Elementary School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Seaford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seaford Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seaford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Seaford, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seaford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seaford School District?
Besides Seaford Central Elementary School, Seaford School District also operates Seaford Senior High School (960 students), Seaford Middle School (800 students), and Frederick Douglass Elementary School (456 students). See the Seaford School District district page for the complete list.