- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seaford, DE
West Seaford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Seaford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100153000160
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Seaford Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Seaford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 424
- students enrolled
West Seaford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Seaford Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Seaford, DE.
School address
District: Seaford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100153000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
West Seaford Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 100153000160 · Seaford, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaford Senior High School (960 students)
West Seaford Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
West Seaford 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
- Seaford Centra
Seaford Central Elementary School
473 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
456 students
- This school
West Seaford Elementary School
424 students
- Blades Element
Blades Elementary School
410 students
What this shows West Seaford Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Seaford Elementary School compares
West Seaford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Delaware - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.7%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, West Seaford Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Seaford School District reports $18,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Seaford 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 |
| Seaford Central Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass 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 West Seaford 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Seaford Elementary School
How many students attend West Seaford Elementary School?
West Seaford Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seaford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seaford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seaford Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Seaford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Seaford Elementary School is African American at 37.7% of enrollment, in Seaford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Seaford Elementary School?
West Seaford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Seaford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seaford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Seaford Elementary School ranks #3 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 West Seaford Elementary School, Seaford School District also operates Seaford Senior High School (960 students), Seaford Middle School (800 students), and Seaford Central Elementary School (473 students). See the Seaford School District district page for the complete list.