- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seneca, MO
Seneca Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292790003164
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Intermediate School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Seneca, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Seneca Intermediate School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 292790003164 · Seneca, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca High (450 students)
Seneca Intermediate School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seneca Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seneca High
Seneca High
450 students
- Seneca Elem.
Seneca Elem.
417 students
- This school
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 Intermediate School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Intermediate School compares
Seneca Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Seneca Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Early Childhood School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Intermediate School
How many students attend Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seneca, MO. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Intermediate School?
34.3% of students at Seneca Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Intermediate School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Seneca, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School, Seneca R-Vii also operates Seneca High (450 students), Seneca Elem. (417 students), and Seneca Junior High (231 students). See the Seneca R-Vii district page for the complete list.