- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca, WI
Seneca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551347001764
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seneca, WI.
School address
District: Seneca Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551347001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Seneca Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 551347001764 · Seneca, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 12.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca High (92 students)
Seneca Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Seneca Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seneca Elementary
109 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
92 students
- Seneca Junior
Seneca Junior High
54 students
What this shows Seneca Elementary reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Elementary compares
Seneca Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 94.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Seneca Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Seneca Area School District reports $17,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Elementary
How many students attend Seneca Elementary?
Seneca Elementary has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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?
38.0% of students at Seneca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Elementary is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Seneca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Elementary?
Seneca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
How does Seneca Elementary rank among public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seneca, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seneca Area School District?
Besides Seneca Elementary, Seneca Area School District also operates Seneca High (92 students) and Seneca Junior High (54 students). See the Seneca Area School District district page for the complete list.