Bates Elementary School serves 156 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
156 students
Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 1993–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 1991–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
94%
63%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
156 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Kindergarten-1
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of West Iron County Public Schools.
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