#794 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#31247 of 50,301 nationally
About Bates
Bates is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 410 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 794th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 410.
There are 12 schools in Salem; Bates ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bates by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bates
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Carroll
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 992 m away
Carlton
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students · 1.3 km away
Salem Prep High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 1.7 km away
New Liberty Innovation School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 1.7 km away
Salem Early Childhood
Salem · Public other · Grades PK–PK
106 students · 2.2 km away
Bentley Academy Innovation School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 2.2 km away
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students · 2.2 km away
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Beverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
388 students · 2.3 km away
Witchcraft Heights
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students · 2.4 km away
Salem Academy Charter School
Salem · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Luther Conant School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
Robert L Ford
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
410 students
Spofford Pond
Boxford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
411 students
Bowe
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Attleboro · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bates a good school?
Bates has a Success Index (US) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #794 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bates rank in Massachusetts?
Bates ranks #794 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #31247 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bates?
Bates had 410 students in 2025.
Is Bates a elementary school or a high school?
Bates is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bates?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bates; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.