- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Paul, KS
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200477001786
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in St. Paul · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St. Paul, KS.
School address
District: Chetopa-St. Paul · Kansas
NCES ID 200477001786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
St. Paul Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200477001786 · St. Paul, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chetopa High (73 students)
St. Paul Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
St. Paul Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Paul Elementary School
148 students
- Chetopa High
Chetopa High
73 students
- Chetopa Elem
Chetopa Elem
61 students
- St. Paul Middl 58
St. Paul Middle School
58 students
- St. Paul High 56
St. Paul High School
56 students
What this shows St. Paul Elementary School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul Elementary School compares
St. Paul Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, St. Paul Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Chetopa-St. Paul reports $16,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetopa High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chetopa Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul High School | Smaller | 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
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul Elementary School
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Paul, KS. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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?
34.6% of students at St. Paul Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in St. Paul, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Paul Elementary School rank among public schools in St. Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St. Paul, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chetopa-St. Paul?
Besides St. Paul Elementary School, Chetopa-St. Paul also operates Chetopa High (73 students), Chetopa Elem (61 students), and St. Paul Middle School (58 students). See the Chetopa-St. Paul district page for the complete list.