For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,687 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 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,687 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Fairfax Elementary School District, which is ranked #1645 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1562 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,441 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
55 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
98 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
377
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
282
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
283
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,476 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,889
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,476
$18,396
Best Fairfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirley Lane Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Grades: K-6
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Grades: 5-8
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Zephyr Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Grades: K-6
| 790 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,687 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District is ranked #1645 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax Elementary School District?
91% of Fairfax Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fairfax Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,476 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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