Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Saint Pauls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saint Pauls Elementary serves the northeastern part of its school district in Saint Pauls, NC, covering an area of approximately 64.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saint Pauls Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Saint Pauls Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Pauls Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Pauls Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Pauls Elementary School is ranked #2058 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Saint Pauls Elementary School often compared to?
Saint Pauls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Saint Pauls Elementary School?
710 students attend Saint Pauls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Saint Pauls Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saint Pauls Elementary School?
Saint Pauls Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Pauls Elementary School offer ?
Saint Pauls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint Pauls Elementary School part of?
Saint Pauls Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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