Seneca CCSD 170 School District

174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360-9500
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Seneca CCSD 170 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in Seneca CCSD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Seneca CCSD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
469 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Seneca CCSD 170 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#256 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Seneca CCSD 170  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seneca CCSD 170  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seneca CCSD 170  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
27%
# Black Students
7 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
399 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
85%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
45
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,561 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,638 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Seneca CCSD 170  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Seneca CCSD 170  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,561
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Seneca CCSD 170  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,638
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Seneca CCSD 170  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Seneca CCSD 170 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School South Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: 5-8
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District manages 2 public schools serving 469 students.
What is the rank of Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District is ranked #270 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
85% of Seneca CCSD 170 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca CCSD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,638 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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