Shirley Lane Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- 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 640 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shirley Lane Elementary School is 0.22, 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
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
640 students attend Shirley Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shirley Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Date
Office Staff Last Day
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
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