- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Fairfax Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Fairfax Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061329011599
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfax Jr. High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfax Jr. High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax Jr. High ranks #9 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfax Elementary · California
NCES ID 061329011599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Fairfax Jr. High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 061329011599 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 20.3:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Zephyr Lane Elementary (797 students)
Fairfax Jr. High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairfax Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zephyr Lane El
Zephyr Lane Elementary
797 students
- Virginia Avenu
Virginia Avenue Elementary
644 students
- Shirley Lane E
Shirley Lane Elementary
617 students
- This school
Fairfax Jr. High
609 students
What this shows Fairfax Jr. High reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfax Jr. High compares
Fairfax Jr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Fairfax Jr. High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax Elementary reports $17,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfax Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirley Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfax Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax Jr. High
How many students attend Fairfax Jr. High?
Fairfax Jr. High has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Jr. High is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfax Jr. High?
82.4% of students at Fairfax Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfax Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Fairfax Jr. High is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfax Jr. High?
Fairfax Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfax Jr. High rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax Jr. High ranks #9 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax Elementary?
Besides Fairfax Jr. High, Fairfax Elementary also operates Zephyr Lane Elementary (797 students), Virginia Avenue Elementary (644 students), and Shirley Lane Elementary (617 students). See the Fairfax Elementary district page for the complete list.