- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinez, CA
Briones (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Briones (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062403007071
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briones (Alternative) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48:1
- large classes for California
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Briones (Alternative) has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briones (Alternative) ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403007071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Briones (Alternative) shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062403007071 · Martinez, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 48:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
Briones (Alternative) shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Briones (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- This school 48
Briones (Alternative)
48 students
What this shows Briones (Alternative) reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briones (Alternative) compares
Briones (Alternative) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 123% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,203
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Briones (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briones (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briones (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Martinez
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briones (Alternative)
How many students attend Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briones (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Briones (Alternative) is 48:1, which is 123% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briones (Alternative)?
32.2% of students at Briones (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briones (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Briones (Alternative) is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Briones (Alternative) rank among public schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Briones (Alternative) ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Briones (Alternative), Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and John Swett Elementary (533 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.