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Seawell Elementary School

9115 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seawell Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seawell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Seawell Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Seawell Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seawell Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#180 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(21-22)
80%
51%
78%
50%
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seawell Elementary School's ranking?
Seawell Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Seawell Elementary School often compared to?
Seawell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scroggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Seawell Elementary School?
442 students attend Seawell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Seawell Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seawell Elementary School?
Seawell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seawell Elementary School offer ?
Seawell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seawell Elementary School part of?
Seawell Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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