- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seneca, OR
Seneca Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410678000349
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 12
- students enrolled
Seneca Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Seneca Elementary School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410678000349 · Seneca, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Humbolt Elementary School (247 students)
Seneca Elementary School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Seneca Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humbolt Elemen
Humbolt Elementary School
247 students
- Grant Union Ju
Grant Union Junior/Senior High School
206 students
- This school 12
Seneca Elementary School
12 students
What this shows Seneca Elementary School reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Elementary School compares
Seneca Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Oregon - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$20,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Seneca Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for John Day Sd 3 reports $20,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbolt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Union Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Elementary School
How many students attend Seneca Elementary School?
Seneca Elementary School has 12 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seneca, OR. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary School is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Seneca Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Seneca, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Elementary School?
Seneca Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in John Day Sd 3?
Besides Seneca Elementary School, John Day Sd 3 also operates Humbolt Elementary School (247 students) and Grant Union Junior/Senior High School (206 students). See the John Day Sd 3 district page for the complete list.