SENECA ELEM.

www.senecaschools.com

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Seneca Elementary School, located at 1815 St. Eugene St. in Seneca, Missouri, serves as a foundational component of the Seneca R-VII School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-age students. The district places a strong emphasis on preparing children for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being and community engagement.

Beyond its academic programs, Seneca Elementary reflects the values of the rural Seneca community, prioritizing a partnership between educators, students, and parents to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. The school utilizes its official website, [senecaschools.com](http://www.senecaschools.com), as a central hub for communication, providing families with access to district calendars, staff directories, and important school policy information. By maintaining these resources, the school ensures that families remain connected and informed throughout the academic year.

417

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SENECA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	23
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	66

White
313 (75.1%)
American Indian
66 (15.8%)
Hispanic
23 (5.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SENECA R-VII
Phone:	(417)776-2785
Website:	http://www.senecaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 106