At a glance
Reported students
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
27.5
Coastal Buttes Academy: 12 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 9
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3:1
What the reported data says about Coastal Buttes Academy
Coastal Buttes Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Williams. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Colusa County Office of Education. NCES reports 12 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (8.3%). English learners represent 22.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coastal Buttes Academy
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.3%
- Hispanic75%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colusa County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Coastal Buttes Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. William Abel Academy High · Colusa County Office of Education | 07–12 | 43 | under 0.1 mi |
| Williams Junior/Senior High High · Williams Unified | 07–12 | 588 | 1.1 mi |
| Williams Upper Elementary Middle · Williams Unified | 04–06 | 289 | 1.2 mi |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) High · Williams Unified | 10–12 | 19 | 1.2 mi |
| Williams Primary Elementary Elementary · Williams Unified | KG–03 | 407 | 1.3 mi |
| Colusa Alternative Home Other · Colusa Unified | KG–12 | 29 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Buttes Academy
What grades does Coastal Buttes Academy serve?
Coastal Buttes Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Colusa County Office of Education.
How many students attend Coastal Buttes Academy?
Coastal Buttes Academy reported 12 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coastal Buttes Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 12 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coastal Buttes Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coastal Buttes Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colusa County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coastal Buttes Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coastal Buttes Academy in?
Coastal Buttes Academy is part of Colusa County Office of Education, based in Colusa, CA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coastal Buttes Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include S. William Abel Academy (under 0.1 mi), Williams Junior/Senior High (1.1 mi), Williams Upper Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.