- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Paul, KS
St. Paul High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200477001928
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in St. Paul · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St. Paul, KS.
School address
District: Chetopa-St. Paul · Kansas
NCES ID 200477001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
St. Paul High School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200477001928 · St. Paul, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 11.2:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Paul Elementary School (148 students)
St. Paul High School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
St. Paul High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Paul Eleme
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
- This school 56
St. Paul High School
56 students
What this shows St. Paul High School reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul High School compares
St. Paul High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Kansas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, St. Paul High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chetopa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chetopa Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul High School
How many students attend St. Paul High School?
St. Paul High School has 56 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Paul, KS. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul High School is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 High School?
29.0% of students at St. Paul High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in St. Paul, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul High School?
St. Paul High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in St. Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul High School ranks #1 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 High School, Chetopa-St. Paul also operates St. Paul Elementary School (148 students), Chetopa High (73 students), and Chetopa Elem (61 students). See the Chetopa-St. Paul district page for the complete list.