Below Average
#7458 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bates Elementary
Elementary School · River Delta Joint Unified · Courtland, CA
A River Delta Joint Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Courtland, CA 95615
- Math 19% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bates Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bates Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,438
Median home value
$650,500
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in River Delta Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. H. White ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
| Isleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | Not available | 181 | Compare → |
| River Delta High/elementary (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 26 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
River Delta Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bates Elementary is listed in River Delta Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bates Elementary
Bates Elementary is a public elementary school in Courtland, CA, part of River Delta Joint Unified, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,458 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bates Elementary
What grades does Bates Elementary serve?
Bates Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bates Elementary?
Bates Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bates Elementary rank in CA?
Bates Elementary ranks #7,458 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bates Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bates Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bates Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bates Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bates Elementary a charter school?
No, Bates Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bates Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bates Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bates Elementary?
96.2% of students at Bates Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (916) 775-1771
- Area population (ZIP 95615)
- 978
- Area median age
- 54.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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