VIRGINIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Virginia Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 696 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Virginia Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Virginia Avenue Elementary, located in Bakersfield, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fairfax School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, providing them with the essential tools and support necessary to thrive throughout their primary education.
Beyond academics, Virginia Avenue Elementary acts as a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and families. The school leverages the resources provided by the Fairfax School District to maintain high standards of instruction and student safety. Through its structured programs and focus on community involvement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.
For more information, contact Virginia Avenue Elementary at (661) 366-3223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bakersfield, CA 93307-2931
(661) 366-3223
http://www.fairfax.k12.ca.us
VIRGINIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 696 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax Elementary
- Total Students:
- 696
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 696 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VIRGINIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- White
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.6%
- Male
- 46.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.