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Zephyr Lane Elementary

Fairfax Elementary · Kern County · 6327 Zephyr Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3180

(661) 366-0024 · www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

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3/10
#4514
Rank 4514 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4488 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4379 · 23rd percentile
Science3/10 · #4437 · 21st percentile

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School Overview

Zephyr Lane Elementary sits in the southeastern part of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is relatively affordable and the community has a strong working-class, agricultural roots. The school serves families in a neighborhood that faces real economic challenges, and the academic scores reflect that — Zephyr Lane ranks in the lower quarter of California elementary schools across English, math, and science. Families who prioritize schools with stronger academic outcomes may want to explore other options within the Fairfax Elementary District or broader Bakersfield area, though for those rooted in this corner of town, it offers a local, community-connected setting for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Student Demographics

432 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
389 (90%)
White
25 (6%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners163 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged412 (95%)
Students with Disabilities53 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

797
Enrollment
33
Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.3
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
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 · #5479 · 9th percentile

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