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Shirley Lane Elementary

Fairfax Elementary · Kern County · 6714 Shirley Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3179

(661) 363-7684 · www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

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4/10
#3460
Rank 3460 out of 5,722
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3380 · 41st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3347 · 42nd percentile
Science4/10 · #3813 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Shirley Lane Elementary sits in the southeast part of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is more manageable than coastal California but the heat in summer is no joke. The school lands around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families in the area, particularly those looking for consistency across core subjects. Families rooted in this part of Kern County who value a familiar, community-grounded school close to home will likely feel comfortable here.

Student Demographics

329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
293 (89%)
White
17 (5%)
African American
9 (3%)
Other
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners108 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged328 (100%)
Students with Disabilities52 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

617
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.3
Administrators (FTE)
21.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5491 · 9th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.