Enrollment
481
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paw Paw Early Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paw Paw Early Elementary School
Paw Paw Early Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Paw Paw, Michigan, enrolling 481 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 721 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #256.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Paw Paw Public School District also operates Paw Paw High School (638 students) and Paw Paw Middle School (498 students) alongside Paw Paw Early Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paw Paw Early Elementary School compares
Paw Paw Early Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paw Paw Public School District, which includes Paw Paw Early Elementary School.
$12,049
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 62.0%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Paw Paw Early Elementary School a good school?
Paw Paw Early Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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