Paw Paw Early Elementary School in Paw Paw, MI

At a glance

Reported students

481

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

80th percentile

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

District median enrollment

481

Paw Paw Early Elementary School: 481 reported students.

State peer staffing position

47th percentile

15.5:1 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: 468
Teachers (FTE): 32
Student–teacher ratio: 14.6:1

What the reported data says about Paw Paw Early Elementary School

Paw Paw Early Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Paw Paw. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Paw Paw Public School District. NCES reports 481 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to 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 (78.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Paw Paw Early Elementary School

1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Bring the full school visit checklist →

Enrollment needs

English learners: 3%
Students with disabilities: 17.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 40.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White78.2%
Hispanic12.1%
Black2.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.9%

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.

Paw Paw Later Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

453 reported students

Paw Paw Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

498 reported students

Paw Paw High School

High · Grades 09–12

638 reported students

Cedar Street Community and Family Center

High · Grades 06–12

76 reported students

View all 5 district schools →

Public schools near Paw Paw Early Elementary 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
Paw Paw Later Elementary Elementary · Paw Paw Public School District	03–05	453	0.1 mi
Lawton Elementary School Elementary · Lawton Community School District	PK–04	397	5 mi
Mattawan Later Elem School Elementary · Mattawan Consolidated School	03–05	808	5 mi
Mattawan Early Elem School Elementary · Mattawan Consolidated School	PK–02	703	5 mi
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center Elementary · Mattawan Consolidated School	KG–KG	85	5.8 mi
Lawrence Elementary School Elementary · Lawrence Public Schools	KG–06	214	8 mi

Compare all 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI →

Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw Early Elementary School

What grades does Paw Paw Early Elementary School serve?

Paw Paw Early Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Paw Paw Public School District.

How many students attend Paw Paw Early Elementary School?

Paw Paw Early Elementary School reported 481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Paw Paw Early Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 481 students and 31 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 Paw Paw Early Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Paw Paw Early Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paw Paw Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Paw Paw Early Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

40.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Paw Paw Early Elementary School in?

Paw Paw Early Elementary School is part of Paw Paw Public School District, based in Paw Paw, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Paw Paw Early Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paw Paw Later Elementary (0.1 mi), Lawton Elementary School (5 mi), Mattawan Later Elem School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.