Seneca Elementary School
Seneca Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Seneca Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seneca Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seneca Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seneca Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
15%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Seneca Elementary School?
389 students attend Seneca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Seneca Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Elementary School?
Seneca Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seneca Elementary School offer ?
Seneca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Seneca Elementary School part of?
Seneca Elementary School is part of Seneca R-VII School District.
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