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James M. Burchfield Primary

PublicRegularGrades 0–3
Colusa, California · Colusa Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students430
Student:Teacher22.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
James M. Burchfield
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
430
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+13.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James M. Burchfield Primary is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Colusa, California. The school enrolls 430 students. It is part of the Colusa Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictColusa Unified
County6011
CityColusa
ZIP95932
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060957000968

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment430
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino74.1%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.1%
Hispanic
74.1%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)