Paw Paw Early Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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 482 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
80%
63%
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%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
482 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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