Bates Elementary School vs Crystal Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Crystal Springs Elementary
Crystal Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Crystal Springs Elementary Crystal Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 427 | #229 of 427 |
| National rank | #48196 of 50,301 | #34091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 482 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Jackson | Crystal Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 13.7).
- •Crystal Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Crystal Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bates Elementary School better than Crystal Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Springs Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 13.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bates Elementary School and Crystal Springs Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Crystal Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary School: 482. Crystal Springs Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary School and Crystal Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bates Elementary School is 381st of 427 and Crystal Springs Elementary is 229th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).