- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Zephyr Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Zephyr Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061329013766
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zephyr Lane Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #42 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Zephyr Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyr Lane Elementary ranks #42 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfax Elementary · California
NCES ID 061329013766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Zephyr Lane Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061329013766 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 25.7:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Avenue Elementary (644 students)
Zephyr Lane Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Zephyr Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zephyr Lane Elementary
797 students
- Virginia Avenu
Virginia Avenue Elementary
644 students
- Shirley Lane E
Shirley Lane Elementary
617 students
- Fairfax Jr. Hi
Fairfax Jr. High
609 students
What this shows Zephyr Lane Elementary reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zephyr Lane Elementary compares
Zephyr 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
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 797 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Zephyr 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 Zephyr Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shirley Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zephyr Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zephyr Lane Elementary
How many students attend Zephyr Lane Elementary?
Zephyr Lane Elementary has 797 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zephyr Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zephyr Lane Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zephyr Lane Elementary?
81.5% of students at Zephyr Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zephyr Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Zephyr Lane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zephyr Lane Elementary?
Zephyr Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Zephyr Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyr Lane Elementary ranks #42 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 Zephyr Lane Elementary, Fairfax Elementary also operates Virginia Avenue Elementary (644 students), Shirley Lane Elementary (617 students), and Fairfax Jr. High (609 students). See the Fairfax Elementary district page for the complete list.