C−
Bates Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
3180 McDowell Rd. Ext., Jackson, MS 39204 · (601) 346-1412 · Part of Jackson Public School District
Students
482
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Bates Elementary School
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
3180 McDowell Rd. Ext., Jackson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten86
Grade 177
Grade 293
Grade 3109
Grade 469
Grade 548
Enrollment over time
454’20
466’21
430’22
434’23
482’24
Up 6.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 84%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 2%White 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.