Bates Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Mississippi 39204 · Jackson Public Schools
#381 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#48196 of 50,301 nationally
About Bates Elementary School
Bates Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jackson, in the Jackson Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 482 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 381st of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (20th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 482.
There are 42 schools in Jackson; Bates Elementary School ranks 24th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bates Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bates Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cardozo Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students · 0 m away
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students · 2.0 km away
Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 2.4 km away
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
275 students · 2.5 km away
Timberlawn Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students · 3.3 km away
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 3.4 km away
Clausell Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students · 4.0 km away
Key Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 4.7 km away
Peeples Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 4.9 km away
Reimagine Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
457 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Crystal Springs Elementary
Crystal Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
Anniston Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Richland Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
Amite County Elementary
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bates Elementary School a good school?
Bates Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 13.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #381 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bates Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Bates Elementary School ranks #381 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #48196 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School had 482 students in 2025.
Is Bates Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Bates Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bates Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bates Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.