Bates Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
63%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
368 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Dexter Community School District.
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