Below Average
#3314 of 3,813 schools in IL
Paw Paw Elem School
Elementary School · Paw Paw Cusd 271 · Paw Paw, IL
A Paw Paw Cusd 271 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
511 Chapman St, Paw Paw, IL 61353
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paw Paw Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,667
Median home value
$163,600
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Paw Paw Cusd 271
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paw Paw Elem School is listed in Paw Paw CUSD 271; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paw Paw Elem School
Paw Paw Elem School is a public elementary school in Paw Paw, IL, part of Paw Paw Cusd 271, serving approximately 99 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,314 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paw Paw Elem School
What grades does Paw Paw Elem School serve?
Paw Paw Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Paw Paw Elem School?
Paw Paw Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Elem School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paw Paw Elem School rank in IL?
Paw Paw Elem School ranks #3,314 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Paw Paw Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paw Paw Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paw Paw Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paw Paw Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paw Paw Elem School a charter school?
No, Paw Paw Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paw Paw Elem School a Title I school?
No, Paw Paw Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paw Paw Elem School?
39.4% of students at Paw Paw Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (815) 627-2841
- Area population (ZIP 61353)
- 1,219
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61353; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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