PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Paw Paw Later Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paw Paw Public School District school district, located in PAW PAW, MI with about 476 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Paw Paw Later Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Paw Paw Later Elementary is a public school located in Paw Paw, Michigan, serving students in the upper elementary grades (typically spanning 3rd through 5th grade). As part of the Paw Paw Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond the classroom, Paw Paw Later Elementary strives to maintain strong connections with the local community, encouraging parent involvement and providing various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. For families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.ppps.org serves as a primary hub for communication and resources.
For more information, contact Paw Paw Later Elementary at (269) 415-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PAW PAW, MI 49079-1062
(269) 415-5400
http://www.ppps.org
PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PAW PAW, MI with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paw Paw Public School District
- Total Students:
- 476
- Teachers:
- 23.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 476 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PAW PAW LATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.