A
Very Good
85/100

Bates Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7601 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
576
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+5 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +2 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Black37%37%reading +7 pts, math +13 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +2 pts, math +8 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7601 Bardstown Road
City Louisville
ZIP Code 40291
District 2102990
NCES School ID 210299000650
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40291

Understanding the community around Bates Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,059
Per Capita Income $40,609
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,600
Median Rent $1,099
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bates Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.5%
Black 19.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12.2%
Two or More Races 9.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 576
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bates Elementary?
Bates Elementary has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bates Elementary?
Bates Elementary has 576 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary serve?
Bates Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bates Elementary receive per student?
Bates Elementary receives $19,590 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bates Elementary in 40291 ▼
Avg Home Value
$310,725
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,679
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
22.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026