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).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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