SHIRLEY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shirley Lane Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 688 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 30 teachers, Shirley Lane Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Shirley Lane Elementary at (661) 363-7684 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6714 Shirley Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307-3179
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SHIRLEY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 688 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fairfax Elementary
Total Students:
688
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 688 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHIRLEY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.9%
White
7.0%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.