Paw Paw Elementary School

Summary:

Paw Paw Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the small town of Paw Paw, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 80 students. Over the past decade, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 768th out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,506th out of 2,086 in 2018-2019.

While Paw Paw Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, it has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a student-teacher ratio that is lower than most nearby schools. However, the school's high spending per student, ranging from $17,656 to $22,430 per student, does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the school's performance data shows significant racial disparities, with the school's white students ranking 1,159th out of 1,392 Illinois elementary schools, while the overall school ranking was 1,300th out of 2,067.

Compared to nearby schools, Creston Elementary School, which is 15.5 miles away, outperforms Paw Paw Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, despite having a higher student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending. Additionally, Paw Paw CUSD 271, the district that Paw Paw Elementary School is a part of, has seen a decline in enrollment at the school over the past decade, which may be a concern for the school and district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 511 Chapman St
       Paw Paw, IL  61353-8932


(815) 627-2841

District: Paw Paw CUSD 271

SchoolDigger Rank:
1300th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,008 Help


Students who attend Paw Paw Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Paw Paw Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
11.3%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Compare Details Paw Paw Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paw Paw Elementary School is $21,008.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paw Paw Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paw Paw Elementary School 1300th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Paw Paw Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paw Paw Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paw Paw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.88 1219th 2020 39.7%
2004 38.05 1453rd 2030 28.4%
2005 40.17 1414th 2022 30.1%
2006 63.39 943rd 2086 54.8%
2007 57.41 1126th 2095 46.3%
2008 62.17 982nd 2092 53.1%
2009 46.33 1349th 2120 36.4%
2010 51.20 1262nd 2139 41.0%
2011 57.52 1114th 2147 48.1%
2012 75.48 531st 2166 75.5%
2013 60.79 924th 2167 57.4%
2014 50.88 1075th 2093 48.6%
2015 27.93 1477th 2052 28.0%
2016 23.03 1617th 2046 21.0%
2017 29.77 1413th 2044 30.9%
2018 40.08 1168th 2037 42.7%
2019 28.08 1506th 2086 27.8%
2021 54.40 768th 1948 60.6%
2022 54.13 858th 2082 58.8%
2024 33.42 1300th 2067 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Paw Paw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.79 1970th 2019 2.4%
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Rank History for White students at Paw Paw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.90 1438th 1463 1.7%
2019 5.75 1440th 1462 1.5%
2022 41.91 850th 1425 40.4%
2024 21.86 1159th 1392 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Paw Paw Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 172 n/a 2 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 181
1990 165 n/a 4 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 175
1991 172 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 129 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 146 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1994 161 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 149 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1996 149 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1997 157 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 164 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 148 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 156 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 168 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 169 0 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 169 0 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 171 0 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 182
2005 167 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 9 180
2006 156 0 1 11 3 n/a n/a 4 175
2007 144 0 1 11 1 n/a n/a 5 162
2008 135 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 4 152
2009 131 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 6 149
2010 137 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 5 154
2011 108 2 0 8 1 0 5 0 124
2012 117 3 0 8 0 0 2 0 130
2013 97 5 0 6 0 0 2 0 110
2014 100 4 0 7 0 0 3 0 114
2015 106 6 0 7 0 0 2 0 121
2016 93 4 0 7 0 0 1 0 105
2017 91 5 0 12 0 0 1 0 109
2018 78 5 0 14 0 0 1 0 98
2019 74 6 0 10 0 0 1 0 91
2020 93 7 0 21 0 0 2 0 123
2021 51 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 61
2022 67 3 0 9 0 0 2 0 81
2023 65 3 0 9 0 0 3 0 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paw Paw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 10.4 17.4 n/a
1990 175 10.4 16.8 n/a
1991 183 9.9 18.4 n/a
1992 140 10.0 14.0 n/a
1993 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1994 172 7.8 22.1 n/a
1995 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1996 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1997 162 8.0 20.3 n/a
1998 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1999 152 13.0 11.7 n/a
2000 161 13.0 12.4 n/a
2001 173 13.0 13.3 n/a
2002 182 12.0 15.2 12.6
2003 182 12.0 15.2 12.6
2004 182 15.0 12.1 13.7
2005 180 14.0 12.9 18.1
2006 175 12.0 14.6 16.4
2007 162 13.0 12.5 28
2008 152 10.0 15.2 25
2009 149 11.7 12.7 25.9
2010 154 11.6 13.2 36.2
2011 124 11.0 11.2 48.4
2012 130 11.0 11.8 45.4
2013 110 10.0 10.9 43.6
2014 114 5.0 22.8 46.5
2015 121 8.0 15.1 52.1
2016 105 7.0 15.0 50.5
2017 109 9.4 11.4 40.4
2018 98 9.6 10.1 30.6
2019 91 11.0 8.2 27.5
2020 123 14.6 8.4 43.9
2021 61 n/a n/a n/a
2022 81 7.7 10.5 38.3
2023 80 8.7 9.1 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paw Paw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 10.4 17.4 n/a
1990 175 10.4 16.8 n/a
1991 183 9.9 18.4 n/a
1992 140 10.0 14.0 n/a
1993 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1994 172 7.8 22.1 n/a
1995 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1996 153 8.0 19.1 n/a
1997 162 8.0 20.3 n/a
1998 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1999 152 13.0 11.7 n/a
2000 161 13.0 12.4 n/a
2001 173 13.0 13.3 n/a
2002 182 12.0 15.2 12.6
2003 182 12.0 15.2 12.6
2004 182 15.0 12.1 13.7
2005 180 14.0 12.9 18.1
2006 175 12.0 14.6 16.4
2007 162 13.0 12.5 28
2008 152 10.0 15.2 25
2009 149 11.7 12.7 25.9
2010 154 11.6 13.2 36.2
2011 124 11.0 11.2 48.4
2012 130 11.0 11.8 45.4
2013 110 10.0 10.9 43.6
2014 114 5.0 22.8 46.5
2015 121 8.0 15.1 52.1
2016 105 7.0 15.0 50.5
2017 109 9.4 11.4 40.4
2018 98 9.6 10.1 30.6
2019 91 11.0 8.2 27.5
2020 123 14.6 8.4 43.9
2021 61 n/a n/a n/a
2022 81 7.7 10.5 38.3
2023 80 8.7 9.1 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Paw Paw Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BMeningococcal
201598.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.9%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%11.2%11.2%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202296.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%97.3%
202398.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paw Paw Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $978 (6.5%) $14,135 (93.5%) $15,114
2020 $570 (3.2%) $17,086 (96.8%) $17,656
2021 $2,900 (12.9%) $19,530 (87.1%) $22,430
2022 $2,900 (12.9%) $19,530 (87.1%) $22,430
2023 $1,764 (8.2%) $19,804 (91.8%) $21,568
2024 $2,570 (12.2%) $18,438 (87.8%) $21,008

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paw Paw Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1506th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 858th of 2082 Elementary schools
 31%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Elementary School)41.75.9
 35.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw CUSD 271)41.75.9
 35.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw Elementary School)33.35.9
 27.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw CUSD 271)33.35.9
 27.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Elementary School)5.633.3
 27.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw CUSD 271)5.633.3
 27.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.930.1
 7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw Elementary School)016.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw CUSD 271)016.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.823.9
 5.9%
5th Grade Science (Paw Paw Elementary School)41.275
 33.8%
   5th Grade Science (Paw Paw CUSD 271)41.275
 33.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.450.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9180
 12.1%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White7465
 12.2%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%40%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paw Paw Elementary School

Students at Paw Paw Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Paw Paw Elementary School ranks 1300th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Paw Paw Elementary School.

Students who attend Paw Paw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paw Paw Junior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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