Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Seneca Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seneca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Seneca Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Seneca Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca Elementary School's ranking?
Seneca Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Seneca Elementary School often compared to?
Seneca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Seneca Elementary School?
446 students attend Seneca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Seneca Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Elementary School?
Seneca Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seneca Elementary School offer ?
Seneca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seneca Elementary School part of?
Seneca Elementary School is part of Seneca R-VII School District.
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