Mattawan Early Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattawan Early Elementary School's student population of 696 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mattawan Early Elementary School is 0.27, 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mattawan Early Elementary School often compared to?
Mattawan Early Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paw Paw Early Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mattawan Early Elementary School?
696 students attend Mattawan Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mattawan Early Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattawan Early Elementary School?
Mattawan Early Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mattawan Early Elementary School offer ?
Mattawan Early Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mattawan Early Elementary School part of?
Mattawan Early Elementary School is part of Mattawan Consolidated School District.
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