Enrollment
410
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, MA
Bates
Federal NCES profile for Bates, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251038001653
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bates earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 410
- students enrolled
Bates has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bates ranks #3 of 4 schools in Salem, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bates compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bates
Bates is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salem, Massachusetts, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 410 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Salem's public schools, it stands alongside Salem Academy Charter School (480 students): Bates is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 10.2:1).
Salem also operates Salem High (952 students) and Collins Middle (611 students) alongside Bates.
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 compares
Bates on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$25,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 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 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Bates is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem, which includes Bates.
$25,931
Per student
+15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 41.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Witchcraft Heights | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltonstall School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Laboratory | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bates's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Salem
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bates
How many students attend Bates?
Bates has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates?
The student-teacher ratio at Bates is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bates?
The largest demographic group at Bates is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Salem, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bates?
Bates has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bates rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Bates ranks #3 of 4 schools in Salem, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
Is Bates a good school?
Bates earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts 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 Salem?
Besides Bates, Salem also operates Salem High (952 students), Collins Middle (611 students), and Witchcraft Heights (455 students). See the Salem district page for the complete list.
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