Bates Elementary School

7601 Bardstown Road

School District

Jefferson County
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 01, 2024

Bates is a bright spot in JCPS. They do an amazing job of providing all students with leadership opportunities (jobs) throughout the school. The Bates community is wonderful, with MANY opportunities for families to be involved. My son is excelling academically, and he tells me he goes to the best school ever.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2022

One of our children graduated from Bates and one will continue for the next three years. The principal is outstanding. We did private preschool for both kiddos and opted for public education for elementary school. We like Bates better than private school. Our daughters have both been in AP classes and both have had extensive opportunities for leadership. The cross country team and parent community is outstanding. The teachers send their own children to the school which says a lot. The green space is spectacular. If you want to send your child to a well rounded school with amazing diversity in abilities, socioeconomic space and race, this is your spot. The teachers are excellent. The coaches for sports are dedicated to team atmosphere and learning and development. I cringe when we attend other sporting events and I hear the coaches from Goshen and North Oldham and how they speak to their kids. If that is your thing, we aren’t for you. We love each other and we love our kids.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2021

As a former public school teacher myself, there is no other school- Public or private, that I would rather send my children to. This school sincerelyCreates a sense of community within the building and teachers and administrators deeply care about all of the students in their charge. So far, 4 of my children have attended Bates and have flourished. We love this school!!
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2019

Amazing and caring teachers throughout all grades.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

My husband and I were somewhat hesitant to choose bates out of our cluster because it doesn't have the highest test scores, but we are so glad that we did! The differentiated instruction at this school is superb; teachers are constantly checking in and challenging or supporting students. The communication between home and school is amazing. The wide variety of extracurricular activities as well as school community events (e.g., fall fest, storytime with santa, etc.) really cements the family feel of the school. We're very pleased!
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2017

I have two kids currently attending this school. My oldest started out in another JCPS school and this is by far the best. I also have a child with special needs that attends this school. Both of my children obviously are different learning levels and Bates has been able to accommodate them both. The staff has always been very friendly and very helpful.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2017

This school really cares about ALL the students. They have caring teachers, assistants and administrators. I would not want to send my kids anywhere else!! Perfect place to start kids in Kindergarten and goes to fifth grade.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2016

The teachers & staff love my kids! They are cared for and nurtured every single day. The students are the reason that the teachers and staff come to work each day.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2014

My son has been here for two years now and we love how much he excels here! The teachers are top notch and the school allows parents to be involved.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2014

All 3 of my children have attended Bates. We have had such an amazing experience with our school family. They have it all: chorus, band, orchestra, hand bells, cross country, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, book club, quick recall, robotics, school plays, school mascot. They have strong academics as well as a focus on developing our kids to be good citizens. Their teachers are great and invested in the school. We have many kiddos of the teachers attending our school. Definitely a school family. I have a child in 3rd grade, and my other 2 have moved on to middle school, in 6th and 8th. My older children were very well prepared to move on to middle school, being able to test into AP and gifted and talented. I attribute their success to the solid foundation they received at Bates. There are so many events and opportunities to be involved in the Bates school community. They have: a walkathon, back to school bash, hot dogs with dads, grandparents day celebration, veterans day ceremony, movies w/ mom, treat and eat night, thanksgiving family luncheon, book fairs, skate nights, storytime with santa, dances. With 550 students, this is a great, small, community school.
Submitted by other on September 18, 2014

This school is the best. we have home work everyday.all these bad comments are untrue. fern creek is no better. we have the a.p.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2014

We have 2 children, both of which attended/are attending Bates Elementary. We prayed a lot and researched several schools, public and private, before our oldest child started Kindergarten a few years ago. The teachers and staff were/are so welcoming and open to the involvement of family that we have been able to be a part of both our children's educational pathways. You won't find administration and staff more caring and concerned for your child's education and safety anywhere than you will find at Bates. I thank God every day for bringing us to Bates. After 6 years of academic instruction at Bates, our son was accepted into an AP STEM program. He was chosen to participate in Duke University's 7th grade talent search program, and was invited to participate in 3 summer studies offered by Duke, a summer program for junior scholars in Washington, DC, and an advanced Math and Science summer study at WKU. He is excelling greatly in his academic studies and we are very proud to say that his academic career began at Bates Elementary. Our daughter is in her third year at Bates and we have no doubts that she will reach great heights in her academic ability as well.
Submitted by other on April 28, 2014

I absolutely love this school , my nephew attended Bates K-5 and my Grandaughter is now enrolled there ! The teachers are very attentive toward the students and keep you informed in your child's progress . The ratio teacher per student is good . My granddaughter is reading above her grade level and loves going to school ! Grandparent
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2013

My child is a student at Bates Elementary and I am extremely disappointed. Before relocating here my daughter was having assignments such as double digit math, basic sign language, basic Spanish, etc in kindergarten. Her first assignment here at Bates was a color the box with 1 in it blue. I am extremely disappointed.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2013

My child is a student at Bates Elementary and I could not be happier with the education he is receiveing. As a school administrator in another district I have decent knowledge on what makes a school great, and Bates definitely measures up. The teachers my son has had are top notch, engaging and dedicated to their jobs. My son is reading and doing math above grade level and actually loves going to school each day. I'm aware that there is some change in leadership going on right now that will only improve an already great school. There is a "tight knit" feeling to Bates that reminds me of the expereince I had growing up in a Catholic school, and parent involvement is very high. My top priority is that my child is in a caring school, and in all of my expereince in various schools around the district and in other districts, Bates by far tops the list in that respect. It is a shame that disgruntled parents use this website to rant. To prospective parents- take a tour of Bates and see for yourself. You wont be disappointed.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2013

Bates Elementary is an excellent school. My child's teacher is wonderful. She communicates with us, brings out the most creative thinking in my child and truly cares for my child. There are so many extra curricular activities. My child has been on cross country, played hand bells and sang in the choir. I am always welcomed and the administration makes sure my child is safe. I highly recommend Bates.