SENECA ELEM SCHOOL SOUTH CAMPUS
Seneca Elem School South Campus is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Seneca CCSD 170 school district, located in Seneca, IL with about 221 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Seneca Elem School South Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Seneca Elementary School South Campus, located at 174 Oak St in Seneca, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility for the local community. As part of the Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170, the South Campus is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and foundational learning for its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with a structured curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.
Beyond its academic offerings, the South Campus is integrated into the fabric of the small-town community of Seneca, often prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school. By leveraging resources within the district and maintaining a focus on individual student success, Seneca Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing educational experience for the children of the area.
For more information, contact Seneca Elem School South Campus at (815) 357-8744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seneca, IL 61360-9500
(815) 357-8744
SENECA ELEM SCHOOL SOUTH CAMPUS is a public Title I school in Seneca, IL with about 221 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seneca CCSD 170
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 221 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SENECA ELEM SCHOOL SOUTH CAMPUS is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.