- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
St. Paul Middle School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200477001907 · St. Paul, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 19.3:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Paul Elementary School (148 students)
St. Paul Middle School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
St. Paul Middle 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
- This school 58
St. Paul Middle School
58 students
- St. Paul High 56
St. Paul High School
56 students
What this shows St. Paul Middle School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul Middle School compares
St. Paul Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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 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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~58 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.