- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oneida, NY
Seneca Street School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360001301167
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Street School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oneida · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Street School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Street School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oneida, NY.
School address
District: Oneida City School District · New York
NCES ID 360001301167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Seneca Street School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360001301167 · Oneida, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 16.9:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneida Senior High School (487 students)
Seneca Street School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Seneca Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneida Senior
Oneida Senior High School
487 students
- Otto L Shortel
Otto L Shortell Middle School
355 students
- W F Prior Elem
W F Prior Elementary School
318 students
- Durhamville Sc
Durhamville School
258 students
- This school
Seneca Street School
237 students
- North Broad St 173
North Broad Street School
173 students
What this shows Seneca Street School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Street School compares
Seneca Street School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$26,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Seneca Street School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Oneida City School District reports $26,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otto L Shortell Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W F Prior Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durhamville School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Broad Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Street School
How many students attend Seneca Street School?
Seneca Street School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oneida, NY. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Street School is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Street School?
38.9% of students at Seneca Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Street School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Street School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Oneida, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Street School?
Seneca Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Street School rank among public schools in Oneida?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Street School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oneida, 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 Oneida City School District?
Besides Seneca Street School, Oneida City School District also operates Oneida Senior High School (487 students), Otto L Shortell Middle School (355 students), and W F Prior Elementary School (318 students). See the Oneida City School District district page for the complete list.