Overview
Seneca Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Seneca, Oregon. The school enrolls 12 students. It is part of the John Day SD 3 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
12 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictJohn Day SD 3
County41023
CitySeneca
ZIP97873
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410678000349
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment12
White75.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)