Is Seneca Elementary a good school?

Seneca Elementary ranks 407 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seneca Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended Seneca Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Seneca Elementary?

Students at Seneca Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Seneca Elementary attend?

Students who attend Seneca Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Seneca Junior High High : Seneca High

Seneca Elementary

Summary:

Seneca Elementary is a public elementary school located in Seneca, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Seneca Area School District, which is ranked 121 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Seneca Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Seneca Elementary's 5th-grade students achieved an impressive 80% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 53.75%. The school has also demonstrated strong performance among specific student subgroups, particularly male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top schools in Wisconsin in these categories. Additionally, Seneca Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, which can significantly impact student learning and academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Seneca Elementary's performance is generally stronger, particularly in terms of academic proficiency rates and subgroup performance. For example, Boscobel Elementary, located 15.71 miles away, has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Seneca Elementary, despite serving a larger student population. On the other hand, Wauzeka Elementary, located 12.96 miles away, has consistently higher proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, ranking among the top 5% of Wisconsin elementary schools. Seneca Elementary's high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success and support for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654

(608) 734-3411

District: Seneca Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,033

Students who attend Seneca Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Seneca Junior High
High:	Seneca High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca Elementary ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Seneca Elementary employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca Elementary is $16,033.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seneca Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Elementary 407^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Seneca Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Seneca Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Area School District 121^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seneca Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Seneca Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	16.06	548^th	632	13.3%
2008	54.92	566^th	1021	44.6%
2009	58.10	508^th	1030	50.7%
2010	66.49	355^th	1045	66.0%
2011	68.32	295^th	1046	71.8%
2012	62.77	422^nd	1045	59.6%
2013	64.42	354^th	1053	66.4%
2014	80.77	117^th	1061	89.0%
2015	72.58	241^st	1076	77.6%
2016	70.73	280^th	1075	74.0%
2017	63.60	384^th	1071	64.1%
2018	65.58	337^th	1025	67.1%
2019	42.66	677^th	1037	34.7%
2021	70.25	277^th	1050	73.6%
2022	59.04	467^th	1067	56.2%
2023	44.27	668^th	1067	37.4%
2024	64.75	407^th	1061	61.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	81.03	68^th	854	92.0%
2019	59.01	305^th	874	65.1%
2021	73.13	137^th	847	83.8%
2023	70.63	164^th	871	81.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Seneca Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.90	470^th	997	52.9%
2019	39.70	679^th	1002	32.2%
2021	60.69	404^th	1004	59.8%
2022	53.07	519^th	1017	49.0%
2023	33.51	743^rd	1010	26.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Seneca Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.84	256^th	997	74.3%
2019	48.57	560^th	1002	44.1%
2021	75.54	187^th	1003	81.4%
2022	62.46	367^th	1017	63.9%
2023	76.92	190^th	1011	81.2%

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Rank History for White students at Seneca Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	60.72	255^th	699	63.5%
2022	53.15	341^st	704	51.6%
2023	35.08	527^th	715	26.3%
2024	53.43	353^rd	727	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Seneca Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	118	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	119
1990	107	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1991	99	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	100
1992	149	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1993	125	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1994	121	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1995	121	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1996	121	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1997	128	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1998	118	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
1999	160	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
2000	138	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2001	125	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2002	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	107
2003	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	107
2004	117	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	118
2005	116	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	118
2006	119	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	120
2007	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
2008	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
2009	126	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	128
2010	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
2011	141	0	0	1	2	0	4	148
2012	159	0	0	1	2	0	3	165
2013	141	0	0	1	2	0	1	145
2014	144	2	0	1	1	0	1	149
2015	141	2	0	3	0	0	1	147
2016	155	2	0	3	0	0	2	162
2017	146	3	0	3	0	0	1	153
2018	139	3	0	3	0	0	0	145
2019	120	2	0	2	0	0	3	127
2020	114	1	0	0	0	0	2	117
2021	93	0	0	0	0	0	2	95
2022	98	0	0	0	0	0	3	101
2023	96	0	0	0	0	0	4	100
2024	109	0	0	3	0	0	3	115

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seneca Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	10.0	11.9	33.6
1990	108	10.0	10.8	13
1991	100	10.0	10.0	30
1992	151	10.0	15.1	26.5
1993	128	8.3	15.4	26.6
1994	124	8.3	14.9	29
1995	123	8.0	15.4	26.8
1996	123	8.0	15.4	26.8
1997	130	8.5	15.3	26.9
1998	120	8.5	14.1	24.2
1999	162	9.0	18.0	33.3
2000	139	10.0	13.9	29.5
2001	126	10.0	12.6	32.5
2002	107	9.7	11.0	39.3
2003	107	9.7	11.0	39.3
2004	118	10.8	10.9	44.9
2005	118	10.9	10.8	n/a
2006	120	10.8	11.1	n/a
2007	127	10.6	12.0	51.2
2008	122	10.6	11.5	56.6
2009	128	10.6	12.1	59.4
2010	147	11.8	12.3	60.5
2011	148	11.8	12.4	63.5
2012	165	11.8	13.8	60
2013	145	10.3	13.9	64.8
2014	149	10.3	14.3	67.1
2015	147	n/a	n/a	60.5
2016	162	9.0	18.0	56.8
2017	153	6.0	25.5	51.6
2018	145	11.0	13.1	49
2019	127	10.8	11.7	49.6
2020	117	10.0	11.7	53
2021	95	8.0	11.8	50.5
2022	101	9.1	11.0	47.5
2023	100	9.5	10.4	57
2024	115	9.2	12.3	51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seneca Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	10.0	11.9	33.6
1990	108	10.0	10.8	13
1991	100	10.0	10.0	30
1992	151	10.0	15.1	26.5
1993	128	8.3	15.4	26.6
1994	124	8.3	14.9	29
1995	123	8.0	15.4	26.8
1996	123	8.0	15.4	26.8
1997	130	8.5	15.3	26.9
1998	120	8.5	14.1	24.2
1999	162	9.0	18.0	33.3
2000	139	10.0	13.9	29.5
2001	126	10.0	12.6	32.5
2002	107	9.7	11.0	39.3
2003	107	9.7	11.0	39.3
2004	118	10.8	10.9	44.9
2005	118	10.9	10.8	n/a
2006	120	10.8	11.1	n/a
2007	127	10.6	12.0	51.2
2008	122	10.6	11.5	56.6
2009	128	10.6	12.1	59.4
2010	147	11.8	12.3	60.5
2011	148	11.8	12.4	63.5
2012	165	11.8	13.8	60
2013	145	10.3	13.9	64.8
2014	149	10.3	14.3	67.1
2015	147	n/a	n/a	60.5
2016	162	9.0	18.0	56.8
2017	153	6.0	25.5	51.6
2018	145	11.0	13.1	49
2019	127	10.8	11.7	49.6
2020	117	10.0	11.7	53
2021	95	8.0	11.8	50.5
2022	101	9.1	11.0	47.5
2023	100	9.5	10.4	57
2024	115	9.2	12.3	51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,196 (8.2%)	$13,409 (91.8%)	$14,605
2020	$1,166 (8.3%)	$12,921 (91.7%)	$14,087
2021	$1,357 (8.5%)	$14,676 (91.5%)	$16,033

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 677^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 668^th of 1067 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary)	35.3	23.5	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Area School District)	35.3	23.5	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary)	41.2	29.4	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seneca Area School District)	41.2	29.4	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary)	39.1	57.1	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Area School District)	39.1	57.1	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary)	43.5	35.7	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Area School District)	43.5	35.7	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Seneca Elementary)	69.6	42.9	26.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Seneca Area School District)	69.6	42.9	26.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Seneca Elementary)	52.2	50	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Seneca Area School District)	52.2	50	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Elementary)	31.3	66.7	35.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seneca Area School District)	31.3	66.7	35.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Elementary)	12.5	40	27.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Area School District)	12.5	40	27.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	127	100	21.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	96	20%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	57%	7.4%

Schools Near Seneca Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seneca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 Main St	Seneca	54654	Crawford County	Seneca Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 734-3411	115	9	12.3	51.3%	109 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	64.7	407^th of 1061 public elementary schools	61.6%		44.3	668^th of 1067 public elementary schools	37.4%	261	60.0	62.5	80.0				50.0	50.0	60.0				68.8		62.5		$16,033	$1,357	$14,676
North Crawford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	47050 County Road X	Soldiers Grove	54655	Crawford County	North Crawford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 624-5201	290	26	10.9	53.1%	263 (90.7%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	67.3	370^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.1%		47.3	634^th of 1067 public elementary schools	40.6%	264	65.0	51.7	57.7	45.5	47.6	39.3	75.0	75.9	61.5	50.0	42.9	39.3	82.8	53.6	69.0	39.3	$15,846	$1,828	$14,019
Wauzeka Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 875-5311	98	11	8.6	53.1%	91 (92.9%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	89.2	41^st of 1061 public elementary schools	96.1%		84.5	108^th of 1067 public elementary schools	89.9%	67	58.8	82.4	93.8				82.4	88.2	87.5				94.1		76.5		$14,469	$1,225	$13,243
Prairie View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	E3245 County Road N	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 648-2227	97	9	10.6	46.4%	93 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	27.6	831^st of 1061 public elementary schools	21.7%		34.8	774^th of 1067 public elementary schools	27.5%	57	31.6	26.7	23.1				47.4	33.3	23.1				80.0		40.0		$13,958	$1,227	$12,731
Boscobel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Buchanan St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 375-4165	337	32	10.6	64.1%	317 (94.1%)	4 (1.2%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	73.1	266^th of 1061 public elementary schools	74.9%		55.1	529^th of 1067 public elementary schools	50.4%	263	60.5	68.4	59.6				72.1	68.4	59.6				81.6		68.4		$14,284	$1,166	$13,118
Bluff View Elementary	Public	3-5	1901 E Wells St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Prairie du Chien Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 326-3722	184	19	9.5	54.3%	163 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	67.5	365^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.6%		55.1	532^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	50.1%	167	52.5	66.7	51.6				57.5	75.4	67.2				71.0		60.9		$12,733	$1,606	$11,127
BA Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-2	420 Wacouta Ave	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Prairie du Chien Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 326-3719	243	19	13.0	52.3%	229 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)																	$16,780	$1,400	$15,380

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