- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, CA
William B. Bristow Middle
Federal NCES profile for William B. Bristow Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060591004444
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B. Bristow Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William B. Bristow Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Bristow Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060591004444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
William B. Bristow Middle grew from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,236 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 060591004444 · Brentwood, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,223 enr · 24:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students)
William B. Bristow Middle grew from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,236 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William B. Bristow Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Brentwood Elem
Brentwood Elementary
811 students
What this shows William B. Bristow Middle reports 1,223 students on the CCD universe file.
How William B. Bristow Middle compares
William B. Bristow Middle 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,223 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,223
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
White 33.7%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, William B. Bristow Middle 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 William B. Bristow Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. Paul Krey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B. Bristow Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Brentwood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,223 students)
Frequently asked questions about William B. Bristow Middle
How many students attend William B. Bristow Middle?
William B. Bristow Middle has 1,223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B. Bristow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William B. Bristow Middle is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B. Bristow Middle?
19.0% of students at William B. Bristow Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B. Bristow Middle?
The largest demographic group at William B. Bristow Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B. Bristow Middle?
William B. Bristow Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 William B. Bristow Middle rank among middle schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Bristow Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Elementary?
Besides William B. Bristow Middle, Brentwood Union Elementary also operates Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students), Edna Hill Middle (1,047 students), and R. Paul Krey Elementary (885 students). See the Brentwood Union Elementary district page for the complete list.