Blades Elementary School

900 South Arch Street
Blades, DE 19973

bes.seafordbluejays.org

396 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Blades Elementary School is a public school located in Blades, Delaware, serving as a primary educational institution within the Seaford School District. Operating under the "Seaford Blue Jays" identity, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It emphasizes foundational academic development and strives to prepare children for success as they progress through the Seaford district’s educational pipeline.

The school functions as a hub for the town of Blades, prioritizing student growth through a structured curriculum and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Blades Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and social tools necessary for their future academic endeavors. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and educational resources can access their official website at bes.seafordbluejays.org.

396

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blades Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	144
Black	103
Asian	1
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

Hispanic
144 (36.4 %)
Black
103 (26.0 %)
White
100 (25.3 %)
Two or More
47 (11.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seaford School District
Phone:	(302)629-4587
Website:	http://bes.seafordbluejays.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 132