- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca, MO
Seneca Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292790001717
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Elem. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seneca, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Seneca Elem. held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292790001717 · Seneca, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca High (450 students)
Seneca Elem. held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seneca Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seneca High
Seneca High
450 students
- This school
Seneca Elem.
417 students
- Seneca Interme
Seneca Intermediate School
305 students
- Seneca Junior
Seneca Junior High
231 students
- Seneca Early C 84
Seneca Early Childhood School
84 students
What this shows Seneca Elem. reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Elem. compares
Seneca Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Seneca Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Seneca R-Vii reports $10,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Early Childhood School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Seneca
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Elem.
How many students attend Seneca Elem.?
Seneca Elem. has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca, MO. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Elem.?
39.9% of students at Seneca Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Elem. is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Seneca, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Elem.?
Seneca Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seneca Elem. rank among public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seneca, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in Seneca R-Vii?
Besides Seneca Elem., Seneca R-Vii also operates Seneca High (450 students), Seneca Intermediate School (305 students), and Seneca Junior High (231 students). See the Seneca R-Vii district page for the complete list.