Paw Paw Early Elementary School

www.ppps.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Paw Paw Early Elementary School is a public primary school located in Paw Paw, Michigan, serving as a foundational part of the Paw Paw Public Schools district. The school is specifically dedicated to the early developmental years of a child’s education, typically focusing on students in the youngest grade levels. By providing a specialized environment for early learners, the school emphasizes the development of essential academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to build a strong base for future success in the district’s elementary and middle school programs.

As part of the broader Paw Paw Public Schools community, the Early Elementary School benefits from a curriculum aligned with district-wide educational standards while fostering a supportive, age-appropriate atmosphere. The school focuses on creating an engaging learning experience that encourages curiosity and early literacy and numeracy. Parents and community members can access additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official website at http://www.ppps.org.

481

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paw Paw Early Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	58
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (78.2%)
Hispanic
58 (12.1%)
Two or More
33 (6.9%)
Black
10 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paw Paw Public School District
Phone:	(269)415-5300
Website:	http://www.ppps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 165

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 169