Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shirley Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shirley Lane Elementary School's student population of 703 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shirley Lane Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shirley Lane Elementary School?
703 students attend Shirley Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shirley Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Lane Elementary School?
Shirley Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shirley Lane Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shirley Lane Elementary School part of?
Shirley Lane Elementary School is part of Fairfax Elementary School District.
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