Fairfax Elementary School District

1500 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307-3151
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,676 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
23%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
33%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,384 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
56%
# Black Students
87 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
102 Students
1,235,074 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:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
302
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
325
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fairfax Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Fairfax Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,963
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fairfax Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,544
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fairfax Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fairfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirley Lane Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Grades: K-6
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Lane Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfax Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S. Fairfax Rd.
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 $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 2,676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 23%
  • : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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