Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bates Elementary School serves a central area in Trenton, MI, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bates Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1827 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Bates Elementary School is ranked #1827 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bates Elementary School often compared to?
Bates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit Edison Public School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
379 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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