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.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Paw Paw CUSD 271
SchoolDigger Rank:
1300th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,008
Students who attend Paw Paw Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1
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%
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