School Overview
Seneca Elementary School, located at 100 Park Ave in Seneca, Oregon, is a small, rural educational institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Grant Education Service District. Situated in the high desert region of eastern Oregon, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-8 education in a remote, close-knit environment. Its affiliation with the Grant ESD highlights a regional collaborative effort to ensure that students in this sparsely populated area have access to essential educational resources and support services despite the school's isolated location.

Because of its small size, Seneca Elementary functions as the heart of its community, often emphasizing individualized instruction and a personalized learning atmosphere that is characteristic of rural public education. While the school maintains a modest digital footprint through the Grant ESD portal, it remains focused on meeting the academic and social needs of local youth. The school plays a vital role in sustaining the rural identity of Seneca by providing a local learning hub that minimizes the need for students to travel long distances to reach larger school districts.
12
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seneca Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic2
American Indian1
  • White
    9 (75.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (16.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (8.3 %)
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: N/A
District: John Day SD 3
Phone: (541)542-2542
Website: http://www.grantesd.k12.or.us/Seneca
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Seneca Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 12
Grade 21
Grade 36
Grade 42
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Seneca Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female650%
Male650%