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Bates Elementary School

Bates Elementary School is a public primary school in Louisville, KY, serving grades K–5, rated B+, with 585 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in Reading, 50% in Math and 49% in Writing.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
585
Students per teacher
16:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading54%
Math50%
Writing49%
Editing and Mechanics45%
Social Studies43%
Science31%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White51%
Black20%
Hispanic15%
Two or more races10%
Asian4%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+0.9%
Prior-year enrollment
580

Homes assigned to this school

8,339 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bates Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
7601 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
Phone
(502) 485-8208
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210299000650
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School district

Jefferson County School District

District rating
C
Schools
172
Students
95,180
Spending per student
$17,233
Teachers (FTE)
6,243
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Bates Elementary School

How is Bates Elementary School rated?

Bates Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jefferson County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Bates Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Bates Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in Reading, 50% in Math, 49% in Writing, 45% in Editing and Mechanics, 43% in Social Studies and 31% in Science.

What grades does Bates Elementary School serve?

Bates Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bates Elementary School?

585 students attend Bates Elementary School, up from 580 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bates Elementary School?

TopHap matches 8,339 residential properties to Bates Elementary School in and around Louisville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bates Elementary School in?

Bates Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District, which reports 172 schools, 95,180 students and $17,233 of spending per student.