- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seneca, WI
Seneca Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551347002399
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Junior High has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seneca, WI.
School address
District: Seneca Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551347002399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Seneca Junior High grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551347002399 · Seneca, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 18:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca Elementary (109 students)
Seneca Junior High grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Seneca Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seneca Element
Seneca Elementary
109 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
92 students
- This school
Seneca Junior High
54 students
What this shows Seneca Junior High reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Junior High compares
Seneca Junior High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 96.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.1, Seneca Junior High 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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Junior High
How many students attend Seneca Junior High?
Seneca Junior High has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seneca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Junior High is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Junior High?
38.0% of students at Seneca Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Junior High is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Seneca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Junior High?
Seneca Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Junior High rank among public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Junior High ranks #3 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 Junior High, Seneca Area School District also operates Seneca Elementary (109 students) and Seneca High (92 students). See the Seneca Area School District district page for the complete list.