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Shirley Lane Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Bakersfield, California · Fairfax Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students617
Student:Teacher22.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Shirley Lane
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
617
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
100%+34.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Shirley Lane Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 617 students. It is part of the Fairfax Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictFairfax Elementary
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93307
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061329010809

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment617
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino87.8%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
87.8%
Black
0.8%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)