Bates Elementary School vs Van Winkle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.5 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
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
275 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Van Winkle Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #381 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #48196 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 482 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Van Winkle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Bates Elementary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 275.
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 Van Winkle Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates Elementary School and Van Winkle Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary School: 482. Van Winkle Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary School and Van Winkle Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Bates Elementary School is 381st of 427 and Van Winkle Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).