Cedar Street Community and Family Center

www.ppps.org

90 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Cedar Street Community and Family Center, located in Paw Paw, Michigan, serves as a multifaceted hub for the Paw Paw Public Schools district. Rather than operating as a traditional K-12 classroom facility, the center functions as a vital support system for students, families, and the surrounding community. It is designed to bridge the gap between educational resources and social services, aiming to foster student success by ensuring that families have access to the programs and support necessary to thrive both in and out of the academic environment.

The center acts as a central touchpoint for district-wide outreach, offering various services that promote lifelong learning and community engagement. By providing a dedicated space for family-oriented programming, the Cedar Street center reinforces the district’s commitment to a holistic approach to education. Those looking for specific information regarding upcoming events, current community initiatives, or enrollment-related resources can visit the Paw Paw Public Schools website at http://www.ppps.org for more detailed information.

Total Students

3.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Street Community and Family Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	8
Two or More	6

White
76 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (8.9 %)
Two or More
6 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paw Paw Public School District
Phone:	(269)415-5700
Website:	http://www.ppps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 34