BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in Jackson, MS with about 315 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on McDowell Road Extension in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school serving students within the Jackson Public School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners, aiming to foster intellectual growth and social development within the local community. The school operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes preparing students for academic success and cultivating a supportive learning environment.
The school serves as a central hub for families in the 39212 area, providing students with access to standard elementary curricula, including core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. Like other schools in the Jackson Public School system, Bates Elementary is committed to implementing district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy, enhancing student engagement, and promoting school-wide safety. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact details through the school’s official website.
For more information, contact BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 346-1412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
http://bates.jpsms.org
BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, MS with about 315 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 315
- Teachers:
- 18.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 315 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.