Key Indicators

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

State avg: 425
410
Total Enrollment
12.5:1
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 410 students. It is part of the Salem district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
12.5:1 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 Enrollment410
White48.8%
Hispanic / Latino35.6%
Black / African American7.3%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
48.8%
Hispanic
35.6%
Black
7.3%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)