Enrollment
473
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seaford Central Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seaford Central Elementary School
Seaford Central Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Seaford, Delaware, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Delaware median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 222 Delaware schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Seaford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frederick Douglass Elementary School (456 students): Seaford Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Seaford School District also operates Seaford Senior High School (960 students) and Seaford Middle School (800 students) alongside Seaford Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seaford Central Elementary School compares
Seaford Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaford School District, which includes Seaford Central Elementary School.
$17,673
Per student
+4%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seaford Central Elementary School a good school?
Seaford Central Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Delaware schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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