For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,667 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 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,667 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfax Elementary School District, which is ranked #1642 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1591 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
92%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,024 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,600 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,024
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,600
$18,511
Best Fairfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Lane Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 363-7684
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-0024
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Gr: 5-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,667 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax Elementary School District?
Fairfax Elementary School District is ranked #1642 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax Elementary School District?
92% of Fairfax Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% 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 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 $16,600 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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