Paw Paw Public School District

District Overview
Located at 119 Johnson Road in Paw Paw, Michigan, the Paw Paw Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a fringe town community. Operating five schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,146 students, maintaining a balanced student body across primary and secondary grade levels. The student population includes 1,727 White, 257 Hispanic, 111 multiracial, 24 Black, and 15 Asian students, alongside Native American and Pacific Islander youth, fostering an inclusive local learning environment.

Behind the district's academic framework is a well-resourced staffing infrastructure designed to ensure holistic student development and support. Paw Paw Public School District employs a total workforce of over 561 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, which includes approximately 259 FTE teachers, 29 FTE instructional aides, and 273 FTE support staff members. This strong complement of educators and specialists provides students with direct instruction, classroom assistance, and essential operational services across all five campuses. Families, prospective residents, and researchers interested in learning more about the district can reach out via phone at (269) 415-5200 or visit their official web portal at www.ppps.org.
5
Total Schools
2,146
Total Students
259.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paw Paw Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,727
Hispanic257
Black24
Asian15
Two or More111
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,727 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    257 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    111 (5.2%)
  • Black
    24 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Paw Paw Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,146*
Teachers (FTE):259.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Paw Paw Public School District
Found 5 Schools