Bates Elementary School (Closed 2020)

2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bates Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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?
368 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Dexter Community School District.

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