Enrollment
1,223
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B. Bristow Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B. Bristow Middle
William B. Bristow Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Brentwood, California, enrolling 1,223 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,223 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #342.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Brentwood Union Elementary spends $13,082 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brentwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students): William B. Bristow Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 26:1).
Brentwood Union Elementary also operates Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (1,197 students) and Edna Hill Middle (1,047 students) alongside William B. Bristow Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William B. Bristow Middle compares
William B. Bristow Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Union Elementary, which includes William B. Bristow Middle.
$13,082
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 55.5%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,197
- 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
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William B. Bristow Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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