- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Pauls, NC
Saint Pauls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saint Pauls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393002243
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Pauls Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Pauls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Pauls Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Pauls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Pauls, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Saint Pauls Elementary held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370393002243 · Saint Pauls, NC Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 18.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Saint Pauls Elementary held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saint Pauls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 710
Saint Pauls Elementary
710 students
What this shows Saint Pauls Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Pauls Elementary compares
Saint Pauls Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
African American 19.7%
White 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Saint Pauls Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Pauls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Pauls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Pauls Elementary
How many students attend Saint Pauls Elementary?
Saint Pauls Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Pauls, NC. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Pauls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Pauls Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Pauls Elementary?
99.6% of students at Saint Pauls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Pauls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saint Pauls Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Saint Pauls, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Pauls Elementary?
Saint Pauls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Pauls Elementary rank among public schools in Saint Pauls?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Pauls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Pauls, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Saint Pauls Elementary, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.