Paw Paw Early Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paw Paw Early Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paw Paw Early Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paw Paw Early Elementary School often compared to?
Paw Paw Early Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattawan Early Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
472 students attend Paw Paw Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paw Paw Early Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Early Elementary School offer ?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paw Paw Early Elementary School part of?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School is part of Paw Paw Public School District.
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