For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,667 students in Fairfax Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fairfax Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,667 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfax Elementary School District, which is ranked #1640 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1591 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1995–2007. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,353 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,641
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,353
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fairfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Lane Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Gr: 5-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,667 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District is ranked #1640 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax Elementary School District?
92% of Fairfax Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $19,353 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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