- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colusa, CA
James M. Burchfield Primary
Federal NCES profile for James M. Burchfield Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060957000968
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Burchfield Primary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Colusa · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James M. Burchfield Primary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Burchfield Primary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA.
School address
District: Colusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060957000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
James M. Burchfield Primary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060957000968 · Colusa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 20.5:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: George T. Egling Middle (553 students)
James M. Burchfield Primary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James M. Burchfield Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George T. Egli
George T. Egling Middle
553 students
- Colusa High
Colusa High
431 students
- This school
James M. Burchfield Primary
430 students
- Colusa Alterna 29
Colusa Alternative Home
29 students
- Colusa Alterna 27
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
27 students
What this shows James M. Burchfield Primary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Burchfield Primary compares
James M. Burchfield Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 18.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, James M. Burchfield Primary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Colusa Unified reports $14,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M. Burchfield Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Egling Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colusa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Burchfield Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Colusa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M. Burchfield Primary
How many students attend James M. Burchfield Primary?
James M. Burchfield Primary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Burchfield Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Burchfield Primary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James M. Burchfield Primary?
63.2% of students at James M. Burchfield Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Burchfield Primary?
The largest demographic group at James M. Burchfield Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Colusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M. Burchfield Primary?
James M. Burchfield Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James M. Burchfield Primary rank among public schools in Colusa?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Burchfield Primary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Colusa Unified?
Besides James M. Burchfield Primary, Colusa Unified also operates George T. Egling Middle (553 students), Colusa High (431 students), and Colusa Alternative Home (29 students). See the Colusa Unified district page for the complete list.