Katharine Lee Bates

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a public K-5 school serving a diverse student body within the Wellesley Public Schools district. Named after the Wellesley College professor who famously authored "America the Beautiful," the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, which balances traditional learning with modern educational practices designed to support the "whole child."

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by specialists in art, music, physical education, and library media. Bates is characterized by a strong partnership between faculty and parents, with an active PTO that enhances the school experience through enrichment programs, events, and community-building initiatives. The school strives to create an inclusive environment that prepares students for the future by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

286

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katharine Lee Bates
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	21
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	23

White
217 (75.9%)
Two or More
23 (8.0%)
Hispanic
21 (7.3%)
Asian
18 (6.3%)
Black
7 (2.4%)

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:	Wellesley
Phone:	(781)446-6260
Website:	http://wellesleyps.org/bates
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 52