Enrollment
209
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173582003021
Seneca Elem School South Campus — Seneca, IL
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Elem School South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Seneca Ccsd 170 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seneca Elem School South Campus compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seneca Elem School South Campus reports 209 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 418 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seneca Ccsd 170 spends $24,945 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.4% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seneca Elem School South Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,945
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 418 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 209 Top 19% in Illinois — larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173582003021
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 418:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seneca Ccsd 170, which includes Seneca Elem School South Campus.
$24,945
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 23.4%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca Elem School South Campus
How many students attend Seneca Elem School South Campus?
Seneca Elem School South Campus has 209 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Seneca, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem School South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elem School South Campus is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Elem School South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Elem School South Campus is White at 85.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Seneca, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Elem School South Campus?
Seneca Elem School South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.