Is Zephyr Lane Elementary a good school?

Zephyr Lane Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.3% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Zephyr Lane Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended Zephyr Lane Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Zephyr Lane Elementary?

Students at Zephyr Lane Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Zephyr Lane Elementary

Summary:

Zephyr Lane Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bakersfield, California, serving 757 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Fairfax Elementary District, which is ranked 1324 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zephyr Lane Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently lower test scores compared to state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.4% in 2017-2018 to 25.3% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. The school also struggles to support its student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, ranking significantly lower than other California elementary schools in these areas. Additionally, Zephyr Lane has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 88.38% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Zephyr Lane Elementary's performance lags behind nearby schools, both within the Fairfax Elementary District and the Bakersfield City School District. For example, Shirley Lane Elementary, which is just 0.31 miles away, outperforms Zephyr Lane in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. Addressing the school's academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Zephyr Lane Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

6327 Zephyr Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307-3180

(661) 366-0024

District: Fairfax Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4497^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,652

Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

Number of students: 790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.1%

White:

4.4%

Asian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zephyr Lane Elementary ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Zephyr Lane Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.1%), White (4.4%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fairfax Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zephyr Lane Elementary is 24.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fairfax Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Zephyr Lane Elementary employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zephyr Lane Elementary is $4,652, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Fairfax Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zephyr Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Zephyr Lane Elementary 4497^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Zephyr Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fairfax Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax Elementary 1324^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zephyr Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	26.47	4125^th	5692	27.5%
2018	26.41	4128^th	5662	27.1%
2019	23.87	4457^th	5789	23.0%
2022	18.35	5023^rd	5883	14.6%
2023	23.41	4516^th	5874	23.1%
2024	23.66	4497^th	5862	23.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.55	1176^th	3246	63.8%
2019	34.11	2197^th	3275	32.9%
2022	31.91	2455^th	3311	25.9%
2023	36.10	2080^th	3250	36.0%
2024	39.76	1840^th	3160	41.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.76	1525^th	2420	37.0%
2024	21.63	2309^th	2634	12.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.19	3382^nd	5084	33.5%
2019	34.55	3534^th	5173	31.7%
2022	24.10	4323^rd	5264	17.9%
2023	28.58	4024^th	5374	25.1%
2024	27.39	4193^rd	5511	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.62	4044^th	5413	25.3%
2019	23.05	4374^th	5492	20.4%
2022	16.33	5058^th	5635	10.2%
2023	23.68	4366^th	5617	22.3%
2024	24.85	4256^th	5605	24.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.31	2120^th	2128	0.4%
2019	27.64	1919^th	2585	25.8%
2022	28.25	1577^th	2227	29.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.51	3984^th	5431	26.6%
2019	26.24	4081^st	5510	25.9%
2022	21.99	4508^th	5663	20.4%
2023	24.37	4315^th	5650	23.6%
2024	24.17	4340^th	5636	23.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zephyr Lane Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.63	3031^st	4830	37.2%
2019	34.43	3355^th	4963	32.4%
2022	26.08	4034^th	5084	20.7%
2023	35.41	3284^th	5098	35.6%
2024	33.30	3470^th	5102	32.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zephyr Lane Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	47	13	26	536	2	1	15	640
2016	50	17	28	572	2	0	15	684
2017	40	20	23	621	2	0	13	719
2018	47	14	28	630	2	0	11	732
2019	48	18	20	630	3	0	13	732
2020	51	8	21	685	3	0	9	777
2021	51	8	25	703	2	0	12	801
2022	46	10	21	660	1	0	15	753
2023	44	7	20	673	1	0	12	757
2024	35	5	21	712	1	0	16	790

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zephyr Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	640	26.0	24.6	88.4
2016	684	29.0	23.5	93.1
2017	719	29.0	24.7	86
2018	732	31.0	23.6	86.7
2019	732	31.0	23.6	86.1
2020	777	n/a	n/a	80.3
2021	801	32.0	25.0	83.3
2022	753	33.0	22.8	81.9
2023	757	31.9	23.6	88.4
2024	790	32.6	24.1	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zephyr Lane Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	640	26.0	24.6	88.4
2016	684	29.0	23.5	93.1
2017	719	29.0	24.7	86
2018	732	31.0	23.6	86.7
2019	732	31.0	23.6	86.1
2020	777	n/a	n/a	80.3
2021	801	32.0	25.0	83.3
2022	753	33.0	22.8	81.9
2023	757	31.9	23.6	88.4
2024	790	32.6	24.1	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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