Bates Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Jackson Public Schools
3180 McDowell Rd. Ext., Jackson, MS 39204 · (601) 346-1412
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Academic performance
Math proficiency7%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 34.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
482Students enrolled
18:1Student–teacher ratio
99%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten86
Grade 177
Grade 293
Grade 3109
Grade 469
Grade 548
Students
Black · 84%405
Hispanic · 13%62
Two or more races · 2%8
White · 1%5
Asian · 0%1
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
454’20
466’21
430’22
434’23
482’24
Location
3180 McDowell Rd. Ext. Jackson
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.