SEAFORD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Seaford Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Seaford School District school district, located in Seaford, DE with about 432 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 33 teachers, Seaford Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Seaford Central Elementary School, located at 1 Delaware Place in Seaford, Delaware, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Seaford School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young learners, fostering an environment designed to build core literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. The school takes pride in its identity as part of the "Seaford Blue Jays" community, emphasizing school spirit and a supportive atmosphere for students, families, and staff.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school utilizes its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about academic expectations, upcoming events, and administrative resources. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Seaford Central Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching transition for children as they navigate their early years of schooling. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or staff contact details, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for all district-related communications.

For more information, contact Seaford Central Elementary School at (302) 629-4587 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973-1434
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SEAFORD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seaford, DE with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
432
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 432 students

White
40.5%
Black or African American
37.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.