Bates Elementary School (K-2) serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
373 students

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%

White
98%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 (K-2)?
373 students attend Bates Elementary School (K-2).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bates Elementary School (K-2) students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School (K-2)?
Bates Elementary School (K-2) has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School (K-2) offer ?
Bates Elementary School (K-2) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Bates Elementary School (K-2) part of?
Bates Elementary School (K-2) is part of Dexter Community School District.
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