Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bates Elementary serves the northeast part of Courtland, CA, covering an area of approximately 101.9 square miles. Families typically can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bates Elementary School's student population of 82 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6143 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Bates Elementary School is ranked #6143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
82 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of River Delta Joint Unified School District.
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