Learning Today, Leading TomorrowAddress: 7601 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40291 Map & DirectionsPhone/Fax: (502) 485-8208School WebsiteSummaryLevel: ElementaryAttendance Area: Bates_Elementary-boundary-map.pdfSchool LeadershipAssistant Superintendent: Paige HartsternBoard Member: Sarah McIntoshPrincipal: Sara NetheryImportant Links School Report Card School Plan Student Promotion/Progression Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook SBDM Minutes Fundamental Supply List Nondiscrimination Policy Tabbed contentOverviewBates Elementary offers a family-friendly academic environment focusing on educating the whole child—developing their academic, social, and emotional needs. We provide a rigorous curriculum that is aligned with national and state standards in reading, math, science, and social studies. Bates Elementary is proud to be nationally recognized as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, developing the leadership potential in each of our students in kindergarten through fifth grade. School Highlights National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), teachers endorsed in gifted/talented education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Google Certified Level I and II Teachers, and Apple Certified Teachers Comprehensive counseling program with two full-time certified counselors who deliver college/career, social-emotional, and transition services through small-group, individual, and classroom guidance Access to Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and student-led newscast production (WBES) with green screen Performing arts program with full-time music, art, and drama teachers as well as band, orchestra, choir, and musical theatre performances Student activities: basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, tennis, soccer, cross-country, Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, safety patrol, G.I.F.T.E.D. Girls group, Men of Quality, and Backpack Ambassadors Leadership opportunities: Student Lighthouse Team, Bear Bloggers, Cool 2B Kind Club, Environmental Enhancers, and many more School Data Enrollment 2019-2020 % Full-Time Teachers with master's degree or higher in 2019-2020 Student Satisfaction With School 2019 Parent Satisfaction With School 2019 % TEACHER TELL-Overall good place to work 2017-18 Combined Reading and Math: % Proficient or Distinguished 2018-2019 573 100% 91% 96% 89% 60% Get Involved 15th District PTA SBDM Volunteer