Seawell Elementary

9115 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

ses.chccs.k12.nc.us

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seawell Elementary School, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The campus is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators and staff emphasize academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of their students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Seawell Elementary places a significant focus on fostering a well-rounded education. The school encourages parental involvement and active community participation to help enrich the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the surrounding Chapel Hill area, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous academics, creative enrichment, and a focus on character education.

491

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seawell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	54
Black	74
Asian	142
Two or More	52

White
169 (34.4 %)
Asian
142 (28.9 %)
Black
74 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
54 (11.0 %)
Two or More
52 (10.6 %)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)967-4343
Website:	http://ses.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 22

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 124