At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$10,350
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$5,990
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 1,426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What current records say about Seneca R-VII
Seneca R-VII operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Seneca, Missouri. NCES reports 1,487 students and 114 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Missouri agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 135 of 517 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $10,350 in current expenditure per pupil and $5,990 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 482 of 517 in Missouri. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 12.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $15,887,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Seneca R-VII
Seneca, Missouri
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 36.8379, -94.6101
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.2%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 | 417 | 14:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 2 | 268 | 12.1:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 450 | 13:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 84 | 15.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Seneca R-VII
5 current directory entries
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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Early Childhood School | OtherPK–PK | 84 | 15.3:1 | |
| Seneca Elem. | ElementaryPK–03 | 417 | 14:1 | |
| Seneca High | High09–12 | 450 | 13:1 | |
| Seneca Intermediate School | Middle04–06 | 305 | 12.9:1 | |
| Seneca Junior High | Middle07–08 | 231 | 11.3:1 |
Cities served by Seneca R-VII
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca R-VII
How many schools are in Seneca R-VII?
Seneca R-VII has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other.
How many students attend Seneca R-VII?
NCES reports 1,487 students for 2024–25, served by 114 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 135 of 517 Missouri agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,426 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Seneca R-VII?
The district-wide ratio is 13:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Seneca R-VII spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $10,350 in current expenditure per pupil, including $5,990 for instruction. That ranks 482 of 517 comparable Missouri agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Seneca R-VII?
Seneca High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 450 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Seneca R-VII?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (417) 776-3426 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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