Bates Elementary

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83 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bates Elementary, located at 180 Primasing Ave. in Courtland, California, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for the River Delta Unified School District. Situated in a rural, agricultural community, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate to support student success. The campus emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic milestones while prioritizing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere conducive to early childhood development.

As part of the River Delta community, the school leverages its small-town setting to encourage active parental involvement and personalized attention for its students. While the school maintains a traditional educational approach, it integrates modern digital tools and resources—such as its Schoolloop portal—to keep parents informed and connected to classroom activities. By balancing core academic standards with a focus on community values, Bates Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching learning experience for all its pupils.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bates Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	79
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
79 (95.2 %)
White
2 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	River Delta Joint Unified
Phone:	(916)775-1771
Website:	http://rdusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 13