- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monterey Park, CA
Brightwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brightwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310934
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brightwood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Monterey Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brightwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brightwood Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Brightwood Elementary held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060015310934 · Monterey Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 26.8:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Brightwood Elementary held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brightwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 804
Brightwood Elementary
804 students
What this shows Brightwood Elementary reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brightwood Elementary compares
Brightwood Elementary 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 5.6%
White 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Brightwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brightwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brightwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Monterey Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Repetto Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Ynez Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Monterey Vista Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Bella Vista Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brightwood Elementary
How many students attend Brightwood Elementary?
Brightwood Elementary has 804 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monterey Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brightwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brightwood Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brightwood Elementary?
28.6% of students at Brightwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brightwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brightwood Elementary is Asian at 55.2% of enrollment, in Monterey Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brightwood Elementary?
Brightwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brightwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monterey Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Brightwood Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monterey Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Brightwood Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.