At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Blades Elementary School: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 409
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Blades Elementary School
Blades Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Blades. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Seaford School District. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.3%) and Black (28.5%). English learners represent 34.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Blades Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.2%
- Hispanic39.3%
- Black28.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Seaford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Seaford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
424 reported students
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
456 reported students
Seaford Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
473 reported students
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Other · Grades PK–12
57 reported students
Seaford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
800 reported students
Seaford Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
960 reported students
Public schools near Blades Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | 03–05 | 456 | 1 mi |
| Seaford Central Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | 03–05 | 473 | 1.5 mi |
| West Seaford Elementary School Elementary · Seaford School District | KG–02 | 424 | 1.6 mi |
| Sussex Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Sussex Montessori School | KG–06 | 383 | 2 mi |
| North Laurel Early Learning Academy Elementary · Laurel School District | PK–01 | 273 | 5 mi |
| Laurel Elementary School Elementary · Laurel School District | 02–06 | 1,145 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blades Elementary School
What grades does Blades Elementary School serve?
Blades Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Seaford School District.
How many students attend Blades Elementary School?
Blades Elementary School reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 409 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blades Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 410 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blades Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blades Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Seaford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Blades Elementary School in?
Blades Elementary School is part of Seaford School District, based in Seaford, DE, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blades Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frederick Douglass Elementary School (1 mi), Seaford Central Elementary School (1.5 mi), West Seaford Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.