At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
Bates Elementary School: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Bates Elementary School
Bates Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Woodhaven. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bates Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black15%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Erving Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
379 reported students
Yake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
373 reported students
Gudith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
385 reported students
Wegienka Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
392 reported students
Maple Grove Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
76 reported students
Special Education Building
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Bates Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erving Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 379 | 0.8 mi |
| Yake Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 373 | 1.7 mi |
| Frank E Weiss Elem School Elementary · Gibraltar School District | PK–05 | 285 | 2 mi |
| Wegienka Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 392 | 2 mi |
| Gudith Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 385 | 2 mi |
| Richard C Hedke Elem School Elementary · Trenton Public Schools | PK–05 | 541 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bates Elementary School
What grades does Bates Elementary School serve?
Bates Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 489 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 379 students and 24.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bates Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bates Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodhaven-Brownstown School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bates Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bates Elementary School in?
Bates Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, based in Woodhaven, MI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bates Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Erving Elementary School (0.8 mi), Yake Elementary School (1.7 mi), Frank E Weiss Elem School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.