Frederick Douglass Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Seaford, DE Grades 03–05 Town: Distant Seaford, DE SchoolScore™ A+ (94.4)
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Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Seaford, DE 19973
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (94.4)
456
Students
34.0
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(302)629-4587
Phone
http://fdes.seafordbluejays.org
Website

Frederick Douglass Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Seaford, DELAWARE, operated by the Seaford School District school district. It serves grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 456 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
456.0
State avg: 473.0
▼ 4% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.41:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 4% better
School Details
School Name
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100153000157
State School ID
DE-23-762
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1 Swain Road
City
Seaford
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19973
County
Sussex County
Metro Area
Seaford, DE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10021
State Leg. Lower
10039
Latitude
38.64564
Longitude
-75.60385
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
456
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 194 42.5%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Seaford School District
LEAID
1001530
State LEA ID
DE-23
Phone
(302)629-4587
Website
http://www.seafordbluejays.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Seaford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$66,347K
Federal Revenue
$13,221K
State Revenue
$42,999K
Local Revenue
$10,127K
Total Expenditure
$66,141K
Instruction Exp.
$34,576K
Support Services
$25,269K
Other Current Exp.
$2,973K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Frederick Douglass Elementary School

1
Seaford Middle School
Seaford · Middle
0.5 mi
2
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford · High
0.7 mi
3
Seaford Central Elementary School
Seaford · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Seaford · Other
0.8 mi
5
Blades Elementary School
Blades · Elementary
1 mi
6
West Seaford Elementary School
Seaford · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
456 students are enrolled at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Frederick Douglass Elementary School have?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School has 34.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary School serve?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Frederick Douglass Elementary School a charter school?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Frederick Douglass Elementary School located in?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is located in the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Frederick Douglass Elementary School belong to?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is part of the Seaford School District school district.
How much does Seaford School District spend per student?
The Seaford School District district spends approximately $145,046,053 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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