Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Paul Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Paul Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Saint Paul, KS, covering an area of approximately 75.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone reaching up to 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Paul Elementary School's student population of 148 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Paul Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Paul Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Elementary School's ranking?
St. Paul Elementary School is ranked #299 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are St. Paul Elementary School often compared to?
St. Paul Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary School?
148 students attend St. Paul Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of St. Paul Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Paul Elementary School offer ?
St. Paul Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Paul Elementary School part of?
St. Paul Elementary School is part of Chetopa-St. Paul School District.
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