Seneca Elementary School
12 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White9 (75.0 %)
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Hispanic2 (16.7 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 6 |
| Grade 4 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 6 | 50% |
| Male | 6 | 50% |