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Seaford Elementary

Summary:

Seaford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Seaford, Virginia, serving 472 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the York County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seaford Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, achieving proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Seaford Elementary's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 90.11%, 94.51%, and 94.12% in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%. The school's reading proficiency rates are also impressive, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieving 93.41%, 95.6%, and 94.12% proficiency, compared to the state averages of 66.88%, 72.91%, and 71.93%. Seaford Elementary excels in supporting various student subgroups, with a particularly noteworthy ranking for low socioeconomic status students, who ranked 19th out of 1,036 Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools in the York County Public Schools district, such as Tabb Elementary, Mount Vernon Elementary, and Grafton Bethel Elementary, Seaford Elementary significantly outperforms these schools in academic achievement across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 72.46% White, 6.57% African American, 5.72% Hispanic, 2.33% Asian, and 12.92% two or more races, is also noteworthy compared to the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of white students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1105 Seaford Rd
       Seaford, VA  23696

(757) 898-0352

District: York County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,570 Help


Students who attend Seaford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yorktown Middle
High:    York High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
Two or more races:
12.9%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details Seaford Elementary ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the York County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaford Elementary is $7,570. 8 elementary schools in the York County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seaford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaford Elementary 27th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Seaford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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York County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks York County Public Schools 5th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seaford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.96 273rd 1062 74.3%
2006 76.60 169th 1071 84.2%
2007 78.58 140th 1083 87.1%
2008 78.55 129th 1081 88.1%
2009 83.21 57th 1082 94.7%
2010 78.82 112th 1113 89.9%
2011 67.14 326th 1117 70.8%
2012 80.44 123rd 1117 89.0%
2013 78.95 157th 1120 86.0%
2014 78.18 174th 1110 84.3%
2015 80.46 151st 1100 86.3%
2016 85.96 58th 1096 94.7%
2017 90.82 19th 1099 98.3%
2018 87.00 62nd 1097 94.3%
2019 85.09 85th 1105 92.3%
2021 88.24 100th 1103 90.9%
2022 86.05 118th 1109 89.4%
2023 84.65 127th 1114 88.6%
2024 91.75 27th 1114 97.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.90 42nd 247 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.51 19th 1036 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.07 90th 1100 91.8%
2024 90.21 27th 1098 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.33 159th 355 55.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.15 9th 182 95.1%
2024 84.20 8th 195 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.73 190th 1093 82.6%
2024 91.10 29th 1101 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Seaford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.88 281st 984 71.4%
2024 86.09 39th 979 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seaford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 474 474
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 485 485
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 498 498
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 512 512
1993 470 41 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 425 26 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 374 20 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 374 20 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 379 19 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 410 14 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 419 18 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 434 12 3 10 2 n/a n/a -4 457
2001 461 17 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 447 22 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 447 22 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 452 18 3 17 1 n/a n/a 3 494
2005 441 16 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 477 14 13 15 1 n/a n/a 1 521
2007 457 15 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 450 26 18 15 2 n/a n/a 8 519
2009 462 28 17 19 4 n/a n/a 7 537
2010 453 22 20 22 2 n/a n/a 4 523
2011 429 14 18 20 1 0 31 0 513
2012 405 9 23 20 1 0 29 0 487
2013 397 15 19 28 1 0 34 0 494
2014 396 12 17 25 1 1 31 0 483
2015 380 12 15 30 1 1 29 0 468
2016 364 13 13 26 1 3 30 0 450
2017 348 8 11 30 1 3 33 0 434
2018 351 14 14 27 1 2 32 0 441
2019 389 26 21 43 2 3 39 0 523
2020 398 29 18 38 1 1 49 0 534
2021 374 31 14 34 1 0 51 0 505
2022 376 35 11 34 0 0 66 0 522
2023 342 31 11 27 0 0 61 0 472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seaford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 27.3 17.3 n/a
1990 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1991 498 28.3 17.5 n/a
1992 512 28.8 17.7 n/a
1993 524 28.5 18.4 n/a
1994 465 23.7 n/a 6.5
1995 405 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 405 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 410 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 438 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 454 21.0 21.6 9.5
2000 457 n/a 0.0 9.5
2001 495 28.3 17.5 7.5
2002 491 39.4 12.5 6.9
2003 491 39.4 12.5 6.9
2004 494 33.4 14.8 11.2
2005 482 31.4 15.4 9.3
2006 521 38.0 13.7 6.5
2007 506 37.8 13.4 7.7
2008 519 26.0 20.0 10
2009 537 28.0 19.2 10
2010 523 29.0 18.0 10.4
2011 513 29.0 17.6 12.3
2012 487 27.0 18.0 14
2013 494 26.0 19.0 16.8
2014 483 27.0 17.8 17
2015 468 29.0 16.1 17.1
2016 450 29.0 15.5 16.7
2017 434 24.0 18.0 16.8
2018 441 26.3 16.7 22.9
2019 523 28.5 18.3 25.2
2020 534 29.5 18.1 23.6
2021 505 28.5 17.7 n/a
2022 522 29.0 18.0 24.1
2023 472 n/a n/a 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seaford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 27.3 17.3 n/a
1990 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1991 498 28.3 17.5 n/a
1992 512 28.8 17.7 n/a
1993 524 28.5 18.4 n/a
1994 465 23.7 n/a 6.5
1995 405 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 405 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 410 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 438 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 454 21.0 21.6 9.5
2000 457 n/a 0.0 9.5
2001 495 28.3 17.5 7.5
2002 491 39.4 12.5 6.9
2003 491 39.4 12.5 6.9
2004 494 33.4 14.8 11.2
2005 482 31.4 15.4 9.3
2006 521 38.0 13.7 6.5
2007 506 37.8 13.4 7.7
2008 519 26.0 20.0 10
2009 537 28.0 19.2 10
2010 523 29.0 18.0 10.4
2011 513 29.0 17.6 12.3
2012 487 27.0 18.0 14
2013 494 26.0 19.0 16.8
2014 483 27.0 17.8 17
2015 468 29.0 16.1 17.1
2016 450 29.0 15.5 16.7
2017 434 24.0 18.0 16.8
2018 441 26.3 16.7 22.9
2019 523 28.5 18.3 25.2
2020 534 29.5 18.1 23.6
2021 505 28.5 17.7 n/a
2022 522 29.0 18.0 24.1
2023 472 n/a n/a 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Seaford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $405 (6.6%) $5,725 (93.4%) $6,130
2020 $198 (2.9%) $6,706 (97.1%) $6,905
2021 $322 (4.3%) $7,248 (95.7%) $7,570

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaford Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 127th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seaford Elementary)9288.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9187.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Seaford Elementary)9193.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8385.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seaford Elementary)9591.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9384
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Seaford Elementary)9388.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8986.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seaford Elementary)9581.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9587.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Seaford Elementary)8780.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (York County Public Schools)9081.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Seaford Elementary)9281.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)9188.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students523472
 9.8%
African American2631
 19.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2111
 47.6%
Hispanic4327
 37.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White389342
 12.1%
Two or More Races3961
 56.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%43.6%
 18.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seaford Elementary

Students who attend Seaford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yorktown Middle
High : York High

Students at Seaford Elementary are 72% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Seaford Elementary.

Yes! Seaford Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.


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