- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cana, VA
St. Paul
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510069000254
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 304
- students enrolled
St. Paul has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
St. Paul held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510069000254 · Cana, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.2:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
St. Paul held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
St. Paul in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High
1,033 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle
747 students
- Hillsville Ele
Hillsville Elementary
461 students
- This school 304
St. Paul
304 students
- Gladeville Ele 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- Laurel Element 199
Laurel Elementary
199 students
What this shows St. Paul reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul compares
St. Paul held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$14,021
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, St. Paul is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Paul Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladeville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul
How many students attend St. Paul?
St. Paul has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cana, VA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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?
82.8% of students at St. Paul are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Cana, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul?
St. Paul has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides St. Paul, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students), Carroll County Middle (747 students), and Hillsville Elementary (461 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.