William H. Seward Elementary School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
235 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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/.
235
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (65.1 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (21.7 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)224-3356
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio