WILLIAM H. SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William H. Seward Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Seward, AK with about 300 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, William H. Seward Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William H. Seward Elementary School is located in the coastal community of Seward, Alaska, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Nestled in a region defined by its rugged natural beauty and proximity to Kenai Fjords National Park, the school integrates its unique environment into the student experience. It focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive community atmosphere suited to the needs of a smaller, tight-knit town.

As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the institution adheres to district-wide educational standards while maintaining a local identity that reflects the spirit of the Seward community. The school typically provides a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment. Families looking for detailed information regarding specific programs, staff contact information, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/.

For more information, contact William H. Seward Elementary School at (907) 224-3356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
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WILLIAM H. SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seward, AK with about 300 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
300
Teachers:
21.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 300 students

White
65.3%
Two or more races
19.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.