Very Good
#452 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 35% in state
St. Paul Elementary School
Elementary School · Chetopa-st. Paul · St. Paul, KS
A Chetopa-st. Paul elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
118 First Street, St. Paul, KS 66771
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Paul Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. Paul Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average395/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,321
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Chetopa-St. Paul
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetopa ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chetopa-st. Paul
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Paul Elementary School is listed in Chetopa-St. Paul; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul Elementary School
St. Paul Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Paul, KS, part of Chetopa-st.
Paul, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul Elementary School
What grades does St. Paul Elementary School serve?
St. Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary School?
St. Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Paul Elementary School rank in KS?
St. Paul Elementary School ranks #452 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is St. Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. Paul Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Paul Elementary School a charter school?
No, St. Paul Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Paul Elementary School a Title I school?
No, St. Paul Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul Elementary School?
44.9% of students at St. Paul Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Neosho County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (620) 449-2245
- Area population (ZIP 66771)
- 1,077
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66771; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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