Excellent
#4 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 1% in state
St. Paul Elementary
Elementary School · Wise County Public Schools · St. Paul, VA
A Wise County Public Schools elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1067 3200 Deacon Drive, St. Paul, VA 24283
- Math 99% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Paul Elementary score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 98% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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 39 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. Paul Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Paul), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,674
Median home value
$111,700
Median rent
$548/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 2–7 | 2.7 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| The Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Coeburn PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| J.w. Adams CombinedEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 512 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wise County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Paul Elementary is listed in Wise County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul Elementary
St. Paul Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Paul, VA, part of Wise County Public Schools, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul Elementary
What grades does St. Paul Elementary serve?
St. Paul Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St. Paul Elementary?
St. Paul Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Elementary is 12.9:1. 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 rank in VA?
St. Paul Elementary ranks #4 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is St. Paul Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul Elementary has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Paul Elementary a charter school?
No, St. Paul Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Paul Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. Paul Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul Elementary?
85.2% of students at St. Paul Elementary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (276) 762-5941
- Area population (ZIP 24283)
- 1,873
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24283; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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