How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Paw Paw Public School District | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paw Paw, Michigan | Lawrence, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,191 | 591 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 4.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Paw Paw Public School District | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,233 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 62.0% | 32.7% |
| Local Revenue | 26.8% | 55.9% |
Paw Paw Public School District
Federal State Local
Van Buren ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Paw Paw Public School District | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 69.8% |
| African American | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.9% | 48.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Paw Paw Public School District | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 304.7:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.5% | 45.4% |
School Types
Paw Paw Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Van Buren ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.