Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
397
Total Enrollment
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Bates is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Salem, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the Salem district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSalem
County25009
CitySalem
ZIP01970
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID251038001653

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment397
White46.8%
Hispanic / Latino39.8%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
46.8%
Hispanic
39.8%
Black
7.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)