St. Paul Elementary School

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St. Paul Elementary School ranks 421 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. Paul Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 130 students in grades PK-5 in Saint Paul, Kansas, which is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul school district.

The school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, ranking 103 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools with a 4-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year, but dropping to 421 out of 653 schools with a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 44.88% in 2021-2022 to 53.85% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Meadowview Elementary, St. Paul Elementary School generally performs below the academic standards of its neighbors.

The school's fluctuating performance and below-average test scores suggest that it faces several academic and socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community. The school's low student-teacher ratio, which is generally considered a positive factor, may not be enough to overcome these challenges, and other factors, such as curriculum, teaching methods, or school leadership, may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771

(620) 449-2245

District: Chetopa-St. Paul

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,144

Students who attend St. Paul Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	St. Paul Middle School
High:	St. Paul High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Paul Elementary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Paul Elementary School is $10,144.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul Elementary School 421^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See St. Paul Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Chetopa-St. Paul:

SchoolDigger ranks Chetopa-St. Paul 140^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Paul Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	54.34	312^th	585	46.7%
2007	44.97	414^th	600	31.0%
2008	49.51	386^th	614	37.1%
2009	73.81	123^rd	621	80.2%
2010	60.14	296^th	630	53.0%
2011	45.91	426^th	631	32.5%
2012	63.60	285^th	660	56.8%
2013	51.13	414^th	668	38.0%
2015	54.19	310^th	678	54.3%
2016	35.81	456^th	656	30.5%
2017	61.20	243^rd	659	63.1%
2018	49.23	342^nd	656	47.9%
2019	69.82	172^nd	667	74.2%
2021	65.68	213^th	670	68.2%
2022	79.44	103^rd	668	84.6%
2023	52.48	311^th	660	52.9%
2024	39.31	421^st	653	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at St. Paul Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.66	373^rd	574	35.0%
2019	60.24	212^th	592	64.2%
2021	62.32	197^th	587	66.4%
2022	75.64	110^th	596	81.5%
2023	55.62	240^th	584	58.9%
2024	35.51	408^th	579	29.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Paul Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	143
2007	132	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2008	130	2	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
2009	119	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2010	114	1	0	4	0	0	2	0	121
2011	101	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	110
2012	93	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	99
2013	101	2	0	1	0	0	4	0	108
2014	114	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	117
2015	107	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	109
2016	106	1	0	5	1	0	3	0	116
2017	103	1	0	3	1	0	3	0	111
2018	101	2	0	2	1	0	3	0	109
2019	88	2	0	11	1	0	3	0	105
2020	109	2	1	10	1	0	3	0	126
2021	100	2	1	9	3	0	4	0	119
2022	106	1	1	13	1	0	5	0	127
2023	107	1	1	16	0	0	5	0	130
2024	115	1	1	16	0	0	5	0	138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Paul Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	143	9.4	15.2	51.5
2007	139	10.8	12.9	54.7
2008	142	11.2	12.7	54.2
2009	124	9.4	13.2	56.5
2010	121	11.5	10.5	57.9
2011	110	9.7	11.3	60
2012	99	10.4	9.4	53.5
2013	108	8.9	12.1	60.2
2014	117	8.9	13.1	61.5
2015	109	8.0	13.6	56
2016	116	9.0	12.8	62.1
2017	111	8.0	13.8	58.6
2018	109	8.9	12.2	56
2019	105	7.9	13.2	51.4
2020	126	8.1	15.5	47.6
2021	119	10.1	11.7	46.2
2022	127	10.6	11.9	44.9
2023	130	11.5	11.3	53.8
2024	138	9.0	15.3	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Paul Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	143	9.4	15.2	51.5
2007	139	10.8	12.9	54.7
2008	142	11.2	12.7	54.2
2009	124	9.4	13.2	56.5
2010	121	11.5	10.5	57.9
2011	110	9.7	11.3	60
2012	99	10.4	9.4	53.5
2013	108	8.9	12.1	60.2
2014	117	8.9	13.1	61.5
2015	109	8.0	13.6	56
2016	116	9.0	12.8	62.1
2017	111	8.0	13.8	58.6
2018	109	8.9	12.2	56
2019	105	7.9	13.2	51.4
2020	126	8.1	15.5	47.6
2021	119	10.1	11.7	46.2
2022	127	10.6	11.9	44.9
2023	130	11.5	11.3	53.8
2024	138	9.0	15.3	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Paul Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,559 (15.4%)	$8,586 (84.6%)	$10,144

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Paul Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 172^nd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 311^th of 660 Elementary schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Elementary School)	63.6	25.9	37.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	57.1	25.6	31.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Elementary School)	63.6	22.2	41.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	57.1	30.8	26.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Elementary School)	42.1	26.7	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	46.4	28	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Elementary School)	15.8	33.3	17.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	25	24	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Elementary School)	72.7	66.7	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	52.2	44.4	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Elementary School)	45.5	64.3	18.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	30.4	38.5	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (St. Paul Elementary School)	72.7	56.3	16.5%
5th Grade Science (Chetopa-St. Paul)	52.2	46.4	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	105	130	23.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	107	21.6%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	53.8%	2.4%

Schools Near St. Paul Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Paul Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 449-2245	138	9	15.3	44.9%	115 (83.3%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (11.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	39.3	421^st of 653 public elementary schools	35.5%		52.5	311^th of 660 public elementary schools	52.9%	110	12.5	26.9	50.0				27.3	20.8	11.5	43.8				22.7	62.5		62.5	$10,144	$1,559	$8,586
Erie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 W 3rd St	Erie	66733	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 244-5161	219	16	13.6	65.3%	192 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	47.5	351^st of 653 public elementary schools	46.2%		48.2	344^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.9%	7	48.1	42.9	30.3				39.8	57.7	32.1	27.3				37.9	36.4		36.4	$12,995	$1,242	$11,752
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-1	1800 Dirr St	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3510	277	17	16.0	80.9%	139 (50.2%)	24 (8.7%)	36 (13.0%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	69 (24.9%)								(n/a)																		$11,536	$2,940	$8,596
Garfield School	Public	2-3	300 South 14th Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3530	189	15	12.5	80.4%	99 (52.4%)	22 (11.6%)	26 (13.8%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (20.1%)								(n/a)	44.3						44.3	69.1						69.1				$11,912	$3,006	$8,906
Guthridge School	Public	4-5	1020 South 31st Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-6800	188	17	11.1	79.8%	110 (58.5%)	21 (11.2%)	28 (14.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.8%)	61.5	227^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.2%		47.9	346^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.6%	119		49.4	43.3				46.2		43.7	39.2				41.3	46.4		46.4	$9,212	$2,685	$6,526
Service Valley Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	21101 Wallace Road	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Oswego	Yes	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3449	119	9	12.9	63.0%	91 (76.5%)	4 (3.4%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.3%)	23.6	525^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.6%		36.2	442^nd of 660 public elementary schools	33.0%	83	16.7	33.3	41.7	21.4	20.0		23.2	25.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0		10.1	41.7		33.3	$11,598	$840	$10,758
Meadowview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1377 21000 Road	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-1857	345	23	15.0	71.0%	292 (84.6%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	52.4	302^nd of 653 public elementary schools	53.8%		76.2	121^st of 660 public elementary schools	81.7%	181	74.1	33.3	29.0	34.1	50.0	29.0	40.6	92.6	39.4	19.4	34.1	38.2	19.3	39.1	35.5	22.6	29.0	$11,868	$1,247	$10,621
Thayer Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	300 W. Wilson	Thayer	66776	Neosho County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 522-2109	130	11	11.8	52.3%	118 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	52.7	301^st of 653 public elementary schools	53.9%		52.7	307^th of 660 public elementary schools	53.5%	6	33.3	61.5	25.0	46.2	22.2	16.7	32.6	58.3	46.2	16.7	38.5	33.3	22.2	34.9	33.3	16.7	23.3	$13,889	$1,316	$12,573
R V Haderlein Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 W. Prairie	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 724-4327	492	31	15.8	50.6%	427 (86.8%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.3%)	80	107^th of 653 public elementary schools	83.6%		66.6	183^rd of 660 public elementary schools	72.3%	76	45.1	60.5	53.4				53.3	71.8	44.4	48.3				54.8	75.9		75.9	$10,057	$1,204	$8,853

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul Elementary School

How many students attend St. Paul Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 138 students attended St. Paul Elementary School.

Is St. Paul Elementary School a good school?

St. Paul Elementary School ranks 421^st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of St. Paul Elementary School attend?

Students who attend St. Paul Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Paul Middle School
High : St. Paul High School

What district is St. Paul Elementary School in?

Chetopa-St. Paul

What is the racial makeup of St. Paul Elementary School?

Students at St. Paul Elementary School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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