St Paul

231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, St Paul ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

St Paul's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

St Paul ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Paul is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#629 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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70-74%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St Paul and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St Paul and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in St Paul and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
n/a
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in St Paul and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
91%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of St Paul and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St Paul and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St Paul and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Paul's ranking?
St Paul is ranked #629 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are St Paul often compared to?
St Paulis often viewed alongside schools like Fancy Gap Elementary School, Hillsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend St Paul?
318 students attend St Paul.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of St Paul students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Paul?
St Paul has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does St Paul offer ?
St Paul offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St Paul part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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