Seneca Elementary School South Campus

174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 180 students in grades 5-8, Seneca Elementary School South Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seneca Elementary School South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Seneca Elementary School South Campus's student population of 180 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
180 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Seneca Elementary School South Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Elementary School South Campus is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1097 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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25-29%
28%
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35-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
86%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Seneca Elementary School South Campus and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seneca Elementary School South Campus's ranking?
Seneca Elementary School South Campus is ranked #1097 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Seneca Elementary School South Campus?
180 students attend Seneca Elementary School South Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Seneca Elementary School South Campus students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Elementary School South Campus?
Seneca Elementary School South Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seneca Elementary School South Campus offer ?
Seneca Elementary School South Campus offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Seneca Elementary School South Campus part of?
Seneca Elementary School South Campus is part of Seneca CCSD 170 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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