Seneca Elementary School

100 Park Ave
Seneca, OR 97873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Seneca Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seneca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Seneca Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Seneca Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#210 out of 740 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
11%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
74%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Seneca Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seneca Elementary School's ranking?
Seneca Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Seneca Elementary School?
19 students attend Seneca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Seneca Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Elementary School?
Seneca Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seneca Elementary School offer ?
Seneca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Seneca Elementary School part of?
Seneca Elementary School is part of John Day SD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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