Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School (Closed 2023)

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
50%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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