Enrollment
166
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Seneca School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361539004593
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #16 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca School ranks #16 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361539004593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seneca School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seneca School
Seneca School is a small elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 166 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Irondequoit Central School District spends $20,532 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students) and Dake Junior High School (551 students) alongside Seneca 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 School compares
Seneca School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$20,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Seneca School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Irondequoit Central School District, which includes Seneca School.
$20,532
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dake Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southlawn School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca School
How many students attend Seneca School?
Seneca School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca School?
34.9% of students at Seneca School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca School?
Seneca School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca School ranks #16 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Seneca School a good school?
Seneca School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. 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 West Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Seneca School, West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students), Dake Junior High School (551 students), and Rogers Middle School (425 students). See the West Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.
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