For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 396 students in Chetopa-St. Paul School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Chetopa-St. Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
396 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chetopa-St. Paul School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.58
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,780 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,376 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,780
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,376
$17,212
Best Chetopa-St. Paul School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Chetopa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District manages 5 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District is ranked #99 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
81% of Chetopa-St. Paul School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chetopa-St. Paul School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,376 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
