Enrollment
58
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Paul, KS
St. Paul Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200477001907
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in St. Paul · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St. Paul, KS.
School address
District: Chetopa-St. Paul · Kansas
NCES ID 200477001907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Paul Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Paul Middle School
St. Paul Middle School is a small middle school in St. Paul, Kansas, enrolling 58 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Kansas schools and 40% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kansas schools, with 58 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Chetopa-St. Paul also operates St. Paul Elementary School (148 students) and Chetopa High (73 students) alongside St. Paul Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Paul Middle School compares
St. Paul Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, St. Paul Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chetopa-St. Paul, which includes St. Paul Middle School.
$17,276
Per student
+12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 76.6%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How St. Paul Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. Paul Middle School
How many students attend St. Paul Middle School?
St. Paul Middle School has 58 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Paul, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Paul Middle School?
32.6% of students at St. Paul Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in St. Paul, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul Middle School?
St. Paul Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Paul Middle School rank among public schools in St. Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul Middle School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in St. Paul on the city page.
Is St. Paul Middle School a good school?
St. Paul Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chetopa-St. Paul?
Besides St. Paul Middle 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.
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