How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James M. Burchfield Primary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colusa, CA | Meridian, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 430 | 78 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.3% | 69.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James M. Burchfield Primary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,597 | $17,200 |
| District | Colusa Unified | Meridian Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James M. Burchfield Primary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.6% | 42.3% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.9% | 44.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James M. Burchfield Primary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 456:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 15.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.