Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-3, James M. Burchfield Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James M. Burchfield Primary's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James M. Burchfield Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M. Burchfield Primary is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2107 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M. Burchfield Primary's ranking?
James M. Burchfield Primary is ranked #2107 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James M. Burchfield Primary often compared to?
James M. Burchfield Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Elementary School, Arbuckle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend James M. Burchfield Primary?
456 students attend James M. Burchfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of James M. Burchfield Primary students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M. Burchfield Primary?
James M. Burchfield Primary has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James M. Burchfield Primary offer ?
James M. Burchfield Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is James M. Burchfield Primary part of?
James M. Burchfield Primary is part of Colusa Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
CUSD Minimum Day-Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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