- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paw Paw, MI
Paw Paw Early Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paw Paw Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262766006349
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paw Paw Early Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Paw Paw · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paw Paw Early Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw Early Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI.
School address
District: Paw Paw Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262766006349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Paw Paw Early Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262766006349 · Paw Paw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Paw Paw High School (638 students)
Paw Paw Early Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Paw Paw Early Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paw Paw High S
Paw Paw High School
638 students
- Paw Paw Middle
Paw Paw Middle School
498 students
- This school
Paw Paw Early Elementary School
481 students
- Paw Paw Later
Paw Paw Later Elementary
453 students
- Cedar Street C 76
Cedar Street Community and Family Center
76 students
What this shows Paw Paw Early Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paw Paw Early Elementary School compares
Paw Paw Early Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Paw Paw Early Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Paw Paw Public School District reports $14,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paw Paw Early Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Later Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Street Community and Family Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paw Paw Early Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw Early Elementary School
How many students attend Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paw Paw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Early Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Paw Paw Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paw Paw Early Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Paw Paw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paw Paw Early Elementary School?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paw Paw Early Elementary School rank among public schools in Paw Paw?
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw Early Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paw Paw on the city page.
What other schools are in Paw Paw Public School District?
Besides Paw Paw Early Elementary School, Paw Paw Public School District also operates Paw Paw High School (638 students), Paw Paw Middle School (498 students), and Paw Paw Later Elementary (453 students). See the Paw Paw Public School District district page for the complete list.