James M. Burchfield Primary
Tel:
(530)458-5853
- James M. Burchfield Primary serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- James M. Burchfield Primary's student population of 455 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James M. Burchfield Primary's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James M. Burchfield Primary is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4954 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colusa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James M. Burchfield Primary is S. William Abel Community (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George T. Egling Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George T. Egling Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colusa George T. Egling Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 544 students
0.3 miles
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530)458-7631 0.3 4-8 544 - Williams S. William Abel Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 4 students
0.3 miles
499 Marguerite St. Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530)473-1350 0.3 7-12 4 - Colusa Colusa High School Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.8 miles
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530)458-2156 0.8 9-12 400 - Meridian Meridian Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 78 students
6.9 miles
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(530)696-2604 6.9 K-8 78 - Meridian California Prep Sutter 8-12 Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 87 students
7.0 miles
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(310)527-1741 7.0 8-12 87
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