Serving 821 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brentwood Elementary School's student population of 821 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brentwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2488 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brentwood Elementary School is ranked #2488 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ron Nunn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
821 students attend Brentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Brentwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Brentwood Elementary School offer ?
Brentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brentwood Elementary School part of?
Brentwood Elementary School is part of Brentwood Union Elementary School District.
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