- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salamanca, NY
Seneca Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362544003520
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Intermediate School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Salamanca · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salamanca, NY.
School address
District: Salamanca City School District · New York
NCES ID 362544003520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Seneca Intermediate School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362544003520 · Salamanca, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 8.1:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Salamanca High School (493 students)
Seneca Intermediate School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Seneca Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salamanca High
Salamanca High School
493 students
- Prospect Eleme
Prospect Elementary School
426 students
- This school
Seneca Intermediate School
404 students
What this shows Seneca Intermediate School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Intermediate School compares
Seneca Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$33,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.7%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Seneca Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Salamanca City School District reports $33,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Intermediate School
How many students attend Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salamanca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Intermediate School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Intermediate School?
67.6% of students at Seneca Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Intermediate School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Salamanca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Intermediate School?
Seneca Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Salamanca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salamanca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salamanca City School District?
Besides Seneca Intermediate School, Salamanca City School District also operates Salamanca High School (493 students) and Prospect Elementary School (426 students). See the Salamanca City School District district page for the complete list.