- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Paul, AR
St. Paul Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050813001034
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
St. Paul Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huntsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050813001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
St. Paul Elementary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 050813001034 · St Paul, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 12.1:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntsville High School (581 students)
St. Paul Elementary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
St. Paul Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
581 students
- Watson Primary
Watson Primary School
516 students
- Huntsville Int
Huntsville Intermediate Sch
479 students
- Huntsville Mid
Huntsville Middle School
470 students
- This school 121
St. Paul Elementary School
121 students
- St. Paul High 120
St. Paul High School
120 students
What this shows St. Paul Elementary School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul Elementary School compares
St. Paul Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, St. Paul Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville School District reports $11,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Paul Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Paul High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul Elementary School
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Paul, AR. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Paul Elementary School?
66.9% of students at St. Paul Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in St Paul, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Huntsville School District?
Besides St. Paul Elementary School, Huntsville School District also operates Huntsville High School (581 students), Watson Primary School (516 students), and Huntsville Intermediate Sch (479 students). See the Huntsville School District district page for the complete list.