Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bates Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bates Elementary serves the southeast part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the attendance area and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bates Elementary School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Bates Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bates Elementary School often compared to?
Bates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fern Creek Elementary School, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
585 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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