Serving 617 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shirley Lane Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bakersfield, CA, encompassing approximately 10.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 2.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shirley Lane Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shirley Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Lane Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6669 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Lane Elementary School is ranked #6669 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shirley Lane Elementary School?
617 students attend Shirley Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shirley Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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