- Virginia Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Shirley Lane Elementary (264 vs. 185).
- Shirley Lane Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Virginia Avenue Elementary (700:1 vs. 629:1).
- Shirley Lane Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Virginia Avenue Elementary (17 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Virginia Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Shirley Lane Elementary (264 vs. 185).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shirley Lane Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Virginia Avenue Elementary (8 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Shirley Lane Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Virginia Avenue Elementary (17 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Shirley Lane Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Virginia Avenue Elementary (700:1 vs. 629:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Virginia Avenue Elementary
$17,170.28
Shirley Lane Elementary
$17,170.28
Local revenue share
Virginia Avenue Elementary
10.7%
Shirley Lane Elementary
10.7%
State revenue share
Virginia Avenue Elementary
74.6%
Shirley Lane Elementary
74.6%
Federal revenue share
Virginia Avenue Elementary
14.7%
Shirley Lane Elementary
14.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Virginia Avenue Elementary
31.3%
Shirley Lane Elementary
31.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Kern County
$67,660
Kern County
$67,660
Poverty rate
Kern County
19.1%
Kern County
19.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kern County
18.6%
Kern County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Kern County
8.6%
Kern County
8.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.