Enrollment
453
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paw Paw, MI
Paw Paw Later Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paw Paw Later Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262766001315
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paw Paw Later Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Paw Paw · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paw Paw Later Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw Later Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI.
School address
District: Paw Paw Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262766001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paw Paw Later Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paw Paw Later Elementary
Paw Paw Later Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Paw Paw, Michigan, enrolling 453 students.
At 16.8:1, 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 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 453 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 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% 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 Later Elementary.
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 Later Elementary compares
Paw Paw Later Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Paw Paw Later Elementary 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 Later Elementary.
$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 Later Elementary 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 Early Elementary School | 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 Later Elementary'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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw Later Elementary
How many students attend Paw Paw Later Elementary?
Paw Paw Later Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paw Paw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Later Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Later Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Later Elementary?
42.6% of students at Paw Paw Later Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paw Paw Later Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paw Paw Later Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Paw Paw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paw Paw Later Elementary?
Paw Paw Later Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Later Elementary rank among public schools in Paw Paw?
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw Later Elementary ranks #3 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 Later Elementary a good school?
Paw Paw Later Elementary earns 32/100 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 Later Elementary, Paw Paw Public School District also operates Paw Paw High School (638 students), Paw Paw Middle School (498 students), and Paw Paw Early Elementary School (481 students). See the Paw Paw Public School District district page for the complete list.
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