- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bates grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 251038001653 · Salem, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (952 students)
Bates grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Bates in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High
Salem High
952 students
- Collins Middle
Collins Middle
611 students
- Witchcraft Hei
Witchcraft Heights
455 students
- Saltonstall Sc
Saltonstall School
412 students
- This school
Bates
410 students
- Horace Mann La 293
Horace Mann Laboratory
293 students
What this shows Bates reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bates compares
Bates is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Salem reports $26,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bates
How many students attend Bates?
Bates has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, MA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.