Virginia Avenue Elementary

3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

685 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

685

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	624
Black	35
Asian	5
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
624 (91.1 %)
Black
35 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)366-3223
Website:	http://www.fairfax.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 120

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Virginia Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Virginia Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	46.7%
Male	365	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)