Enrollment
305
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seneca Intermediate School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seneca Intermediate School
Seneca Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Seneca, Missouri, enrolling 305 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.3% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Seneca R-Vii spends $9,608 per pupil, 26% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seneca R-Vii also operates Seneca High (450 students) and Seneca Elem. (417 students) alongside Seneca Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seneca Intermediate School compares
Seneca Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seneca R-Vii, which includes Seneca Intermediate School.
$9,608
Per student
-26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 41.0%
Federal 21.8%
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.
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
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seneca Intermediate School a good school?
Seneca Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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