Bates Elementary

Summary:

Bates Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 568 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bates Elementary consistently outperforms the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages in academic performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of Bates Elementary's 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 30% for Jefferson County and 41% for the state. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last two school years. Bates Elementary also stands out for its strong performance in subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students.

Compared to nearby schools, Bates Elementary outperforms most in academic metrics, particularly in Mathematics and Reading proficiency. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bates had 62% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, while nearby schools like Watterson Elementary, Hartstern Elementary, and Jeffersontown Elementary had proficiency rates ranging from 15% to 51%. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary may contribute to its academic success compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7601 Bardstown Road
       Louisville, KY  40291


(502) 485-8208

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bates Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Newburg Middle
High:    Fern Creek High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
African American:
20.8%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Bates Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bates Elementary 200th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Bates Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bates Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 38.15 421st 638 34.0%
2008 24.30 526th 651 19.2%
2009 22.93 545th 658 17.2%
2010 11.76 631st 683 7.6%
2011 19.74 602nd 688 12.5%
2012 33.11 519th 713 27.2%
2013 38.98 486th 719 32.4%
2014 51.24 350th 705 50.4%
2015 54.04 304th 698 56.4%
2016 61.31 253rd 690 63.3%
2017 62.93 231st 694 66.7%
2018 66.27 196th 691 71.6%
2019 59.40 275th 700 60.7%
2021 38.26 330th 517 36.2%
2022 44.35 369th 684 46.1%
2023 68.24 172nd 687 75.0%
2024 66.52 200th 685 70.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.91 27th 43 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.79 271st 661 59.0%
2023 35.63 166th 257 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.36 139th 631 78.0%
2019 57.31 257th 664 61.3%
2021 37.78 194th 275 29.5%
2022 42.07 385th 667 42.3%
2023 64.98 164th 670 75.5%
2024 64.44 180th 665 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 214th 663 67.7%
2019 65.59 193rd 671 71.2%
2021 44.30 190th 312 39.1%
2022 39.22 392nd 641 38.8%
2023 58.71 227th 639 64.5%
2024 59.98 237th 644 63.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.18 154th 445 65.4%
2019 54.65 173rd 474 63.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.73 189th 665 71.6%
2019 52.22 329th 676 51.3%
2022 43.23 365th 657 44.4%
2023 71.95 118th 652 81.9%
2024 67.05 169th 652 74.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.89 28th 184 84.8%
2019 71.83 29th 185 84.3%
2022 57.89 37th 118 68.6%
2023 69.09 21st 129 83.7%
2024 72.91 21st 140 85.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.63 24th 153 84.3%
2019 85.28 8th 152 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 162nd 593 72.7%
2019 61.63 208th 592 64.9%
2021 41.32 208th 337 38.3%
2022 45.33 341st 656 48.0%
2023 70.65 142nd 658 78.4%
2024 69.99 153rd 659 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bates Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 255 70 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 328
1990 205 64 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1991 201 83 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1992 241 60 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 262 45 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 254 50 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 284 96 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 284 96 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 331 99 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 341 144 1 1 0 n/a n/a 7 494
1999 340 134 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 339 104 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 325 98 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2002 341 95 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 341 95 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 392 112 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 403 143 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 397 164 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 380 159 6 23 1 n/a n/a 25 594
2008 349 131 6 25 1 n/a n/a 31 543
2009 342 126 7 33 0 n/a n/a 49 557
2010 338 132 10 32 0 n/a n/a 38 550
2011 361 115 11 38 2 0 15 0 542
2012 364 97 8 41 2 0 24 0 536
2013 358 104 12 55 1 0 33 0 563
2014 367 89 12 59 0 0 35 0 562
2015 358 85 12 56 0 0 34 0 545
2016 355 78 10 68 0 0 37 0 548
2017 340 82 15 63 0 0 38 0 538
2018 347 101 17 55 0 0 34 0 554
2019 343 105 18 48 1 0 42 0 557
2020 360 111 17 52 2 0 38 0 580
2021 342 105 22 50 2 0 47 0 568
2022 322 91 22 62 0 2 47 0 546
2023 304 118 23 62 0 1 60 0 568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 14.0 20.1 n/a
1989 328 19.0 17.2 n/a
1990 272 17.9 15.1 n/a
1991 285 17.2 16.5 n/a
1992 302 15.6 19.3 n/a
1993 308 18.1 17.0 n/a
1994 306 17.9 17.1 n/a
1995 384 22.2 17.3 n/a
1996 384 22.2 17.3 n/a
1997 433 24.2 17.9 40.9
1998 494 29.5 16.7 36.3
1999 484 17.9 27.6 39.3
2000 451 16.2 28.8 37.7
2001 431 n/a 0.0 42.7
2002 451 21.5 21.0 69.6
2003 451 21.5 21.0 69.6
2004 516 27.0 19.1 n/a
2005 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
2006 587 35.0 16.8 51.6
2007 594 34.0 17.5 46.7
2008 543 33.0 16.5 43.2
2009 557 30.0 18.6 47
2010 550 25.0 22.0 49.4
2011 542 32.0 16.9 51.5
2012 536 31.0 17.2 46.6
2013 563 30.0 18.7 51.5
2014 562 29.7 18.8 47
2015 545 32.0 17.0 49.9
2016 548 31.0 17.6 54
2017 538 31.3 17.1 50.9
2018 554 32.3 17.1 46.6
2019 557 31.1 17.8 37.7
2020 580 30.3 19.1 38.6
2021 568 32.5 17.4 44.2
2022 546 33.6 16.2 52.2
2023 568 34.0 16.6 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 14.0 20.1 n/a
1989 328 19.0 17.2 n/a
1990 272 17.9 15.1 n/a
1991 285 17.2 16.5 n/a
1992 302 15.6 19.3 n/a
1993 308 18.1 17.0 n/a
1994 306 17.9 17.1 n/a
1995 384 22.2 17.3 n/a
1996 384 22.2 17.3 n/a
1997 433 24.2 17.9 40.9
1998 494 29.5 16.7 36.3
1999 484 17.9 27.6 39.3
2000 451 16.2 28.8 37.7
2001 431 n/a 0.0 42.7
2002 451 21.5 21.0 69.6
2003 451 21.5 21.0 69.6
2004 516 27.0 19.1 n/a
2005 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
2006 587 35.0 16.8 51.6
2007 594 34.0 17.5 46.7
2008 543 33.0 16.5 43.2
2009 557 30.0 18.6 47
2010 550 25.0 22.0 49.4
2011 542 32.0 16.9 51.5
2012 536 31.0 17.2 46.6
2013 563 30.0 18.7 51.5
2014 562 29.7 18.8 47
2015 545 32.0 17.0 49.9
2016 548 31.0 17.6 54
2017 538 31.3 17.1 50.9
2018 554 32.3 17.1 46.6
2019 557 31.1 17.8 37.7
2020 580 30.3 19.1 38.6
2021 568 32.5 17.4 44.2
2022 546 33.6 16.2 52.2
2023 568 34.0 16.6 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bates Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $504 (3.4%) $427 (2.8%) $930 (6.2%) $11,823 (78.7%) $1,344 (8.9%) $13,167 (87.6%) $15,023
2019 $540 (3.7%) $364 (2.5%) $904 (6.2%) $11,539 (79.0%) $1,348 (9.2%) $12,887 (88.2%) $14,605
2020 $519 (2.4%) $405 (1.9%) $924 (4.3%) $12,080 (56.9%) $1,180 (5.6%) $13,260 (62.4%) $21,243
2021 $818 (3.6%) $693 (3.0%) $1,511 (6.6%) $12,145 (53.1%) $1,163 (5.1%) $13,308 (58.2%) $22,874
2022 $2,429 (12.9%) $1,253 (6.7%) $3,682 (19.6%) $12,091 (64.4%) $1,280 (6.8%) $13,371 (71.3%) $18,761

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bates Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 687 Elementary schools
 14.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557568
 2%
African American105118
 12.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1823
 27.8%
Hispanic4862
 29.2%
Pacific Islander01
White343304
 11.4%
Two or More Races4260
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%46.5%
 8.8%


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Bates Elementary ranks 200th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bates Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newburg Middle
High : Fern Creek High

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Bates Elementary.

Students at Bates Elementary are 54% White, 21% African American, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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