Bates Elementary School

3180 McDowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204

482 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

482

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bates Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	62
Black	405
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
405 (84.0%)
Hispanic
62 (12.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
White
5 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)346-1412
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 86

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 48