Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bates Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
79 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4898 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
96%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
20%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Bates Elementary School is ranked #4898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
79 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of River Delta Joint Unified School District.
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