Serving 446 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (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 446 students has stayed relatively flat 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
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James M. Burchfield Primary ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 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
#4397 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M. Burchfield Primary's ranking?
James M. Burchfield Primary is ranked #4397 out of 9,602 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 Maxwell Elementary School, Arbuckle 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?
446 students attend James M. Burchfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James M. Burchfield Primary students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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.
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