- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Shirley Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061329010809
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Lane Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirley Lane Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Lane Elementary ranks #22 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfax Elementary · California
NCES ID 061329010809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Shirley Lane Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061329010809 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 22:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Zephyr Lane Elementary (797 students)
Shirley Lane Elementary held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shirley Lane Elementary 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
- This school
Shirley Lane Elementary
617 students
- Fairfax Jr. Hi
Fairfax Jr. High
609 students
What this shows Shirley Lane Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley Lane Elementary compares
Shirley Lane Elementary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Shirley Lane Elementary 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 Shirley Lane Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Lane Elementary'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
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Lane Elementary
How many students attend Shirley Lane Elementary?
Shirley Lane Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Lane Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shirley Lane Elementary?
85.1% of students at Shirley Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Lane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Lane Elementary?
Shirley Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Shirley Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Lane Elementary ranks #22 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 Shirley Lane Elementary, Fairfax Elementary also operates Zephyr Lane Elementary (797 students), Virginia Avenue Elementary (644 students), and Fairfax Jr. High (609 students). See the Fairfax Elementary district page for the complete list.