Bates Elementary School

Summary:

Bates Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 430 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bates Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 86% of students identifying as such.

Bates Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Jackson Public School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.8% of 3rd graders, 38% of 4th graders, and 12.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 36.5%, 35.6%, and 36.9%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is even more concerning, with only 20.7% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, and 14% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 23.8%, 27%, and 30.4%. Bates Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking of 381 out of 390 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

When comparing Bates Elementary to the nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, it becomes clear that Bates is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Lake Elementary, located just 3.58 miles away, outperforms Bates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Similarly, Clausell Elementary and Key Elementary, both within a 3-mile radius, also significantly outperform Bates in standardized test scores. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the relatively high student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3180 McDowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212

(601) 346-1412

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
381^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,113

Students who attend Bates Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Cardozo Middle School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Forest Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.7%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bates Elementary School ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 24^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.7%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School is 14.6. 24 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bates Elementary School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bates Elementary School is $13,113. 17 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bates Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bates Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2012	63.44	149^th	414	64.0%
2013	55.24	180^th	408	55.9%
2014	42.51	239^th	394	39.3%
2015	15.84	375^th	402	6.7%
2016	24.91	307^th	394	22.1%
2017	21.52	329^th	406	19.0%
2018	19.22	344^th	404	14.9%
2019	25.87	303^rd	397	23.7%
2021	16.73	319^th	381	16.3%
2022	11.35	353^rd	382	7.6%
2023	12.13	350^th	377	7.2%
2024	7.03	381^st	390	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bates Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	10	479	0	4	0	0	493
2012	12	459	0	9	0	2	482
2013	6	458	0	4	0	4	472
2014	2	347	0	4	0	4	357
2015	1	345	0	10	0	2	358
2016	4	363	0	12	0	1	380
2017	5	335	0	8	0	0	348
2018	5	299	0	9	2	0	315
2019	8	307	0	7	1	0	323
2020	4	303	0	10	0	2	319
2021	5	413	0	32	0	4	454
2022	4	407	2	42	0	11	466
2023	7	373	0	42	0	8	430

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	493	22.9	21.5	90.7
2012	482	23.9	20.1	88.8
2013	472	22.8	20.6	90.5
2014	357	21.5	16.5	93
2015	358	21.0	17.0	100
2016	380	22.0	17.2	100
2017	348	19.4	17.9	100
2018	315	18.6	16.9	100
2019	323	21.4	15.0	100
2020	319	19.8	16.0	100
2021	454	28.7	15.7	100
2022	466	27.1	17.1	100
2023	430	29.2	14.6	100

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	493	22.9	21.5	90.7
2012	482	23.9	20.1	88.8
2013	472	22.8	20.6	90.5
2014	357	21.5	16.5	93
2015	358	21.0	17.0	100
2016	380	22.0	17.2	100
2017	348	19.4	17.9	100
2018	315	18.6	16.9	100
2019	323	21.4	15.0	100
2020	319	19.8	16.0	100
2021	454	28.7	15.7	100
2022	466	27.1	17.1	100
2023	430	29.2	14.6	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bates Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,243
2018	$10,152
2019	$10,221
2020	$10,486
2021	$10,189
2022	$13,112

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bates Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 303^rd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 350^th of 377 Elementary schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bates Elementary School)	23.3	19.1	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bates Elementary School)	28	13.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Elementary School)	32.7	25.5	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bates Elementary School)	27.3	11.8	15.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Elementary School)	41.3	43.8	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bates Elementary School)	9.5	6.9	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bates Elementary School)	46.1	42.4	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	430	33.1%
African American	307	373	21.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	42	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	7	12.5%
Two or More Races	0	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bates Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3180 McDowell Road Ext	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-1412	430	29	14.6	100.0%	7 (1.6%)	373 (86.7%)	42 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	7	381^st of 390 public elementary schools	2.3%		12.1	350^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.2%	31	26.8	38.0	12.5	20.7	20.0	14.0	22.8	$13,113
Oak Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	1831 Smallwood Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4330	318	22	14.5	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	308 (96.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	19.8	334^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.4%		16.3	333^rd of 377 public elementary schools	11.7%	1	20.0	39.0	37.8	7.7	39.0	37.8	64.8	$13,312
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 Oak Forest Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4342	207	15	13.9	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	204 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3	387^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.8%		7.6	368^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.4%	19	24.1	18.5	21.7	0.0	7.4	13.0	26.0	$13,336
Timberlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1980 N Siwell Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2556	353	25	14.2	100.0%	8 (2.3%)	336 (95.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	20.4	329^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.6%		19.7	324^th of 377 public elementary schools	14.1%	5	39.6	26.9	40.4	17.2	9.6	46.0	60.0	$13,289
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 Castle Hill Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4306	316	23	14.0	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	304 (96.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2.9	389^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.3%		34	261^st of 377 public elementary schools	30.8%	128	25.8	9.8	17.1	9.7	8.0	8.6	28.6	$12,816
Clausell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	231	19	12.0	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	224 (97.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.7	265^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	45.9	58.8	32.4	37.8	41.2	14.7	58.9	$13,661
Key Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	699 W. McDowell Road	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4333	199	16	12.8	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	195 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	347^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.0%		47.4	193^rd of 377 public elementary schools	48.8%	154	35.9	32.1	39.3	20.5	10.7	25.0	57.2	$13,416
Sykes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3555 Simpson Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4303	325	23	14.3	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	247 (76.0%)	70 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	11.8	361^st of 390 public elementary schools	7.4%		19.8	322^nd of 377 public elementary schools	14.6%	39	28.1	36.6	36.8	10.6	30.8	12.3	44.9	$12,869
Lester Elementary School	Public	K-5	2350 Oakhurst Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4339	187	15	12.6	100.0%	3 (1.6%)	176 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.9	388^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	7.9	3.6	28.0	2.6	7.1	8.0	40.0	$15,077
Isable Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1716 Isable Street	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5310	269	21	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	256 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	11	364^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.7%		18.5	329^th of 377 public elementary schools	12.7%	35	31.3	20.0	35.3	12.5	15.0	41.2	58.9	$14,254

Frequently Asked Questions about Bates Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bates Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bates Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Cardozo Middle School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Forest Hill High School

How many students attend Bates Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Bates Elementary School.

Is Bates Elementary School a good school?

Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bates Elementary School?

Students at Bates Elementary School are 87% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

What district is Bates Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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