Seneca Elem School South Campus

Seneca CCSD 170
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
197 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
197
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (89.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Seneca CCSD 170
Phone: (815)357-8744
Website: http://www.sgs170.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shabbona Middle School
Morris SD 54
327 Students
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450 (9.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th