St. Paul Elementary

www.wise.k12.va.us/spe/default.htm

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

St. Paul Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in St. Paul, Virginia, serving as part of the Wise County Public Schools district. Situated at 3200 Deacon Drive, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. As a rural school, it functions as a central hub for the St. Paul area, emphasizing community involvement and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its student population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wise County school system, which prioritizes student achievement, the integration of technology in the classroom, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. St. Paul Elementary remains committed to upholding the educational standards of the state of Virginia while fostering a sense of school spirit and academic excellence within the Appalachian region.

469

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Paul Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	10
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
432 (92.1 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wise County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)762-5941
Website:	http://www.wise.k12.va.us/spe/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 15