Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bates Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
223 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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