For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,676 students in Fairfax Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Fairfax Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.21, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,676 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,384 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
56%
# Black Students
87 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
102 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
302
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
325
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,544 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,963
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,544
$18,236
Best Fairfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirley Lane Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Grades: K-6
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Lane Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfax Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Grades: 5-8
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,676 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax Elementary School District?
89% of Fairfax Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fairfax Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,544 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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