Bates

53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970

spsbates.salemk12.org/Pages/index

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bates Elementary School, located on Liberty Hill Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Salem Public School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing strong social-emotional skills. With a focus on the "whole child," the school integrates rigorous curriculum standards with creative extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the resources they need to thrive.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Salem area. By prioritizing clear communication and a culture of respect, Bates Elementary works to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and promotes lifelong learning. Through its dedication to professional development and innovative teaching strategies, the school remains focused on preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

410

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bates
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	146
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
200 (48.9%)
Hispanic
146 (35.7%)
Black
30 (7.3%)
Two or More
20 (4.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem
Phone:	(978)740-1250
Website:	http://spsbates.salemk12.org/Pages/index
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 66