Paw Paw Early Elementary School

512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paw Paw Early Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Paw Paw Early Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Paw Paw, MI, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paw Paw Early Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Paw Paw Early Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
78%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.38
(22-23)
20.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
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?
481 students attend Paw Paw Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Paw Paw Early Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Paw Paw Early Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Paw Paw, MI, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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