Enrollment
473
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100153000155
Seaford Central Elementary School — Seaford, DE
Federal NCES profile for Seaford Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Seaford School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seaford Central Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seaford Central Elementary School reports 473 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seaford School District spends $18,856 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.9% from local sources (property taxes), 63.1% from the state, and 20.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seaford Central Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Delaware — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,856
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 473 Top 43% in Delaware — larger than 57% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100153000155
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.4%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaford School District, which includes Seaford Central Elementary School.
$18,856
Per student
+2%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Seaford, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.