Bates Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Bates Elementary School served 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- Bates Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Bates Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 223 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (12-13) | #590 out of 1732 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Bates Elementary School is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Thomas Maclaren State Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 481 students
0.7 miles
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719)313-4488 0.7 6-12 481 - Colorado Springs Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 337 students
1.0 miles
3125 North Hancock Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-2800 1.0 PK-5 337 - Colorado Springs Launch High School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 75 students
1.1 miles
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)387-9379 1.1 9-11 75 - Colorado Springs Civa Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 158 students
1.3 miles
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)633-1306 1.3 9-12 158 - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Early Colleges Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 664 students
1.6 miles
4405 North Chestnut St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)955-4675 1.6 9-12 664
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