Brentwood Union Elementary

Brentwood, California — 11 schools

9,435
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$14,828
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brentwood Union Elementary operates 11 public schools serving 9,435 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,488 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Contra Costa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,828 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.8% local, 55.5% state, and 9.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,226 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #1409 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 705:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% White, 19.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Brentwood Union Elementary school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Brentwood Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 550 students (lowest) to 1,223 students (highest), a spread of 673 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brentwood Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 705:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brentwood Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Brentwood Union Elementary is typically wider than the Brentwood Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
55.5%
State
34.8%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1409 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Contra Costa County county, where this district is located.

$2,142
Studio/mo
$2,385
1 BR/mo
$2,912
2 BR/mo
$3,724
3 BR/mo
$4,413
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,226
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Brentwood Union Elementary.

White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 19.2%
Multiracial 11.0%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

705:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brentwood Union Elementary

School Enrollment
William B. Bristow Middle
1,223
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
1,197
Edna Hill Middle
1,047
R. Paul Krey Elementary
885
Pioneer Elementary
859
Brentwood Elementary
811
Garin Elementary
785
Loma Vista Elementary
749
Ron Nunn Elementary
702
Mary Casey Black Elementary
680
Marsh Creek Elementary
550

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brentwood Union Elementary?

Brentwood Union Elementary has 11 schools, including 3 middle, 8 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,435 students.

How much does Brentwood Union Elementary spend per student?

Brentwood Union Elementary spends $14,828 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1409 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Brentwood Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Brentwood Union Elementary is $88,226 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Brentwood Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Contra Costa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Brentwood Union Elementary?

Brentwood Union Elementary students are 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% White, 19.2% Asian, 8.3% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brentwood Union Elementary?

Brentwood Union Elementary has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1409 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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