- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Paul, VA
St. Paul Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510408001794
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 514
- students enrolled
St. Paul Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
St. Paul Elementary grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 510408001794 · St Paul, VA Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Primary (809 students)
St. Paul Elementary grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
St. Paul Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Primary
Union Primary
809 students
- Central High
Central High
676 students
- Wise Primary
Wise Primary
603 students
- Union High
Union High
564 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
561 students
- This school
St. Paul Elementary
514 students
What this shows St. Paul Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul Elementary compares
St. Paul Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, St. Paul Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wise County Public Schools reports $13,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Paul Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul Elementary
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary?
St. Paul Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Paul, VA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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?
80.8% of students at St. Paul Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul Elementary is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in St Paul, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul Elementary?
St. Paul Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Wise County Public Schools?
Besides St. Paul Elementary, Wise County Public Schools also operates Union Primary (809 students), Central High (676 students), and Wise Primary (603 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.