Seneca Elem School South Campus

Located at 174 Oak St, in Seneca, Illinois, Seneca Elem School South Campus is an intimate intermediate school that works with 209 students (grades 5 through 8), overseen by Seneca CCSD 170. That puts it 55% leaner than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 462 students.

Seneca Elem School South Campus is one of 2 schools operated by Seneca CCSD 170, a district that teaches 465 students overall.

On demographics, Seneca Elem School South Campus lists that nearly all students (86%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.4:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 37% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against LaSalle County (around 53%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Seneca Elem School South Campus tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 54.1%.

In the area at large, LaSalle County reports that median household earnings sit near $73,045, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across LaSalle County's 54 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,523 students), Seneca Elem School South Campus is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Seneca Grade School North Campus, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Seneca Elem School South Campus ranks 4th on composite proficiency, above the local average of 46.4%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 5%: 221 students in 2018 compared to 209 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 95% to 86% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.