- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brentwood, CA
Marsh Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060591010754
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Creek Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsh Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060591010754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Marsh Creek Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060591010754 · Brentwood, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 19.6:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students)
Marsh Creek Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marsh Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B. Bri
William B. Bristow Middle
1,223 students
- Adams (J. Doug
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
1,197 students
- Edna Hill Midd
Edna Hill Middle
1,047 students
- R. Paul Krey E
R. Paul Krey Elementary
885 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary
859 students
- This school
Marsh Creek Elementary
550 students
What this shows Marsh Creek Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Creek Elementary compares
Marsh Creek Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$14,714
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 19.1%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Marsh Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brentwood Union Elementary reports $14,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B. Bristow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. Paul Krey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Brentwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
R. Paul Krey Elementary
Standard public school
885 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Garin Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 31.2:1 students per teacher
Ron Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 28.1:1 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Creek Elementary
How many students attend Marsh Creek Elementary?
Marsh Creek Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Marsh Creek Elementary?
25.7% of students at Marsh Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Creek Elementary?
Marsh Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Marsh Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Elementary?
Besides Marsh Creek Elementary, Brentwood Union Elementary also operates William B. Bristow Middle (1,223 students), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students), and Edna Hill Middle (1,047 students). See the Brentwood Union Elementary district page for the complete list.