Bates Elementary School provides instructive programs to students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. Its academic courses include various subjects, such as language arts, fractions, statistics, art, environment, science and history. The school operates a library that offers a collection of books on various topics and provides a range of databases, encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, online resources and reference materials to students. Bates Elementary School manages various fundraising activities to enhance and enrich the learning experiences of students and foster an environment of merit in education. In addition, the school promotes various athletic activities. Bates Elementary School is located in Louisville, Ky.