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#2143 of 2,221 schools in MO
Seneca Early Childhood School
School · Seneca R-vii · Seneca, MO
A Seneca R-vii school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
14174 HWY 43, Seneca, MO 64865
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seneca Early Childhood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seneca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,886
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Seneca R-vii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seneca Early Childhood School is listed in SENECA R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seneca Early Childhood School
Seneca Early Childhood School is a public school in Seneca, MO, part of Seneca R-vii, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,143 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seneca Early Childhood School
What grades does Seneca Early Childhood School serve?
Seneca Early Childhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Seneca Early Childhood School?
Seneca Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Early Childhood School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seneca Early Childhood School rank in MO?
Seneca Early Childhood School ranks #2,143 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Seneca Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seneca Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Seneca Early Childhood School a charter school?
No, Seneca Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seneca Early Childhood School a Title I school?
No, Seneca Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seneca Early Childhood School?
26.0% of students at Seneca Early Childhood School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Phone
- (417) 776-1201
- Area population (ZIP 64865)
- 5,260
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64865; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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