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Virginia Avenue Elementary

Fairfax Elementary · Kern County · 3301 Virginia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307-2931

(661) 366-3223 · www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

2/10
#4988
Rank 4988 out of 5,722
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4673 · 18th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4950 · 14th percentile
Science1/10 · #5170 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Virginia Avenue Elementary serves a working-class neighborhood in southeast Bakersfield, where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and value schools that feel close-knit and accessible. The school faces real academic challenges, with scores that reflect the broader resource gaps common in this part of Kern County, so families who enroll here often do so because of its proximity and familiarity rather than test performance. Bakersfield itself is a hardworking, unpretentious city with a strong Latino cultural presence in this corridor, and parents who get involved and supplement learning at home can help their kids thrive even in a school that's still working toward stronger outcomes.

Student Demographics

336 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
319 (95%)
African American
11 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged335 (100%)
Students with Disabilities33 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

644
Enrollment
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.3
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
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 Programs2/10 · #5100 · 16th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found