Shirley Lane Elementary

www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

617 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shirley Lane Elementary School is located in Bakersfield, California, and operates as part of the Fairfax School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and student development. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational learning and aims to provide its students with the essential tools needed for success as they progress through their elementary education.

The school’s official presence is maintained through the Fairfax School District’s website, where families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide resources. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere and community engagement, Shirley Lane Elementary strives to create a positive learning experience for children in the 93307 area, working in alignment with the broader goals and standards of the Fairfax School District.

617

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	566
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
566 (91.7%)
White
27 (4.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fairfax Elementary
Phone:	(661)363-7684
Website:	http://www.fairfax.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 89