Mattawan Early Elem School in Mattawan, MI

At a glance

Reported students

703

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

808

Mattawan Early Elem School: 703 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 752
Teachers (FTE): 51
Student–teacher ratio: 14.7:1

What the reported data says about Mattawan Early Elem School

Mattawan Early Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Mattawan. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mattawan Consolidated School. NCES reports 703 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.2%) and multiracial (7.8%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Mattawan Early Elem School

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.1%
Students with disabilities: 12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White85.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mattawan Later Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

808 reported students

Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center

Elementary · Grades KG–KG

85 reported students

Mattawan Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

823 reported students

Mattawan High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,126 reported students

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Public schools near Mattawan Early Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Mattawan Later Elem School Elementary · Mattawan Consolidated School	03–05	808	under 0.1 mi
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center Elementary · Mattawan Consolidated School	KG–KG	85	0.8 mi
Lawton Elementary School Elementary · Lawton Community School District	PK–04	397	3.5 mi
Paw Paw Early Elementary School Elementary · Paw Paw Public School District	PK–02	481	5 mi
Paw Paw Later Elementary Elementary · Paw Paw Public School District	03–05	453	5.1 mi
Prairie Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools	PK–05	449	7.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mattawan Early Elem School

What grades does Mattawan Early Elem School serve?

Mattawan Early Elem School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mattawan Consolidated School.

How many students attend Mattawan Early Elem School?

Mattawan Early Elem School reported 703 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 752 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mattawan Early Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 703 students and 40.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mattawan Early Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mattawan Early Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mattawan Consolidated School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mattawan Early Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mattawan Early Elem School in?

Mattawan Early Elem School is part of Mattawan Consolidated School, based in Mattawan, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mattawan Early Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mattawan Later Elem School (under 0.1 mi), Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center (0.8 mi), Lawton Elementary School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.