Enrollment
256
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173582003727
Seneca Grade School North Campus — Seneca, IL
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Grade School North Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
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)
28.0
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 Grade School North Campus compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seneca Grade School North Campus reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 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 512 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.0% 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 30/100 (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 Grade School North 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 | 256 | top 28% | — | — |
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
27.0%
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 512 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 28% in Illinois — larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173582003727
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 512:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seneca Ccsd 170, which includes Seneca Grade School North 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
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca Grade School North Campus
How many students attend Seneca Grade School North Campus?
Seneca Grade School North Campus has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in Seneca, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Grade School North Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Grade School North 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 Grade School North Campus?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Grade School North Campus is White at 81.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Seneca, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Grade School North Campus?
Seneca Grade School North Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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.