Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
50%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
45%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School?
480 students attend Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School?
Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School is part of Salem School District.
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