Zephyr Lane Elementary

www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

797 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Zephyr Lane Elementary, located in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Fairfax School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success within the local community.

The school operates under the guidance of the Fairfax School District, which prioritizes transparency and communication with families. Through its official website, Zephyr Lane Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, district policies, and information regarding student programs. This commitment to home-school partnership helps ensure that students receive the necessary support to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

797

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zephyr Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	721
Black	4
Asian	23
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
721 (90.5%)
White
35 (4.4%)
Asian
23 (2.9%)
Two or More
13 (1.6%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)366-0024
Website:	http://www.fairfax.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 149

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 116