Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3, James M. Burchfield Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James M. Burchfield Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Colusa, CA, covering approximately 145.2 square miles. The zone's furthest edge is about 13.7 miles from the school, with a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James M. Burchfield Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
James M. Burchfield Primary's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James M. Burchfield Primary ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M. Burchfield Primary is 0.45, 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
#3770 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3770 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Arbuckle Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James M. Burchfield Primary?
430 students attend James M. Burchfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of James M. Burchfield Primary students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James M. Burchfield Primary?
James M. Burchfield Primary has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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