Fairview Elementary

425 E. Fairview Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairview Elementary School is located in the southeastern area of Bakersfield, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is situated in a residential-industrial corridor, catering to a diverse student population and focusing on the core academic development of children from kindergarten through the fifth grade. As part of a larger urban district, the school works to provide a structured environment aimed at fostering both literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the specific needs of its local community.

The school environment at Fairview is characterized by a commitment to standard elementary curriculum requirements while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the Bakersfield educational landscape. Like many schools in the region, Fairview emphasizes grade-level proficiency and social-emotional growth, often utilizing district-wide resources to assist English language learners and students requiring additional academic support. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

573

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	536
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
536 (93.5 %)
White
24 (4.2 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
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:	Greenfield Union
Phone:	(661)837-6050
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 102

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 99