Enrollment
379
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bates Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bates Elementary School
Bates Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woodhaven, Michigan, enrolling 379 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Bates Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 28% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #230.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students) and Brownstown Middle School (872 students) alongside Bates Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bates Elementary School compares
Bates Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which includes Bates Elementary School.
$13,549
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bates Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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