Frederick Douglass Elementary School

1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973

fdes.seafordbluejays.org

411 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, located in Seaford, Delaware, serves as a cornerstone of the Seaford School District, dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students. As part of the "Seaford Bluejays" community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, character development, and foundational excellence. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based instructional practices to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Frederick Douglass Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is vital for student achievement. The school actively promotes a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and safe. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide every child with the tools, technology, and mentorship necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

411

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	150
Black	126
Asian	3
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
150 (36.5 %)
Black
126 (30.7 %)
White
113 (27.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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://fdes.seafordbluejays.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 129