- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodhaven, MI
Bates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263648507239
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bates Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bates Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bates Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Woodhaven, MI.
School address
District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648507239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bates Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 263648507239 · Woodhaven, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.6:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodhaven High School (1,629 students)
Bates Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodhaven High
Woodhaven High School
1,629 students
- Brownstown Mid
Brownstown Middle School
872 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry Middle School
811 students
- Wegienka Eleme 392
Wegienka Elementary School
392 students
- Gudith Element 385
Gudith Elementary School
385 students
- This school 379
Bates Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Bates Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bates Elementary School compares
Bates Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,019
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 15.0%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Bates Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wegienka Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gudith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bates Elementary School
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodhaven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bates Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Bates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bates Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bates Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Bates Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Woodhaven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?
Besides Bates Elementary School, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students), Brownstown Middle School (872 students), and Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students). See the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District district page for the complete list.