School district or education agency · NCES 3605280

Brentwood Union Free School District

Brentwood, NY

District overview See comparisons

Students18,443

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools17

operational schools · 2023–24

Students18,443

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$26,565

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNYUnited States

Students chronically absent2022–23

26.3%34.8%27.8%

This district is 8.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$30,451$29,796$19,509

This district is $655 per student higher than the state figure and $10,942 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$26,565$27,665$15,859

This district is $1,100 per student lower than the state figure and $10,706 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$395$1,871$1,964

This district is $1,476 per student lower than the state figure and $1,569 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$212$400$336

This district is $188 per student lower than the state figure and $124 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,258$15,424$8,742

This district is $1,166 per student lower than the state figure and $5,516 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,620$7,046$3,769

This district is $426 per student lower than the state figure and $2,851 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$2,308$8,501$11,715

This district is $6,193 per student lower than the state figure and $9,407 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,034$1,055$869

This district is $21 per student lower than the state figure and $165 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:112:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

8,383:1314:1376:1

This district is 8,069 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 8,007 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

117.6174.7138.9

This district is 57.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 21.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

13.631.018.5

This district is 17.4 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 4.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.11.80.9

This district is 1.7 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.3%98.9%99.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.2%2.3%2.6%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

0.7%2.9%2.9%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

35.0%10.9%12.0%

This district is 24.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 23.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.1%18.6%14.0%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

0.4%3.6%3.9%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.4%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+4.3%+0.3%+0.5%

This district is 4.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

14.5%53.7%50.6%

This district is 39.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 36.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.9%3.5%4.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.8%5.9%9.0%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.3%5.5%6.7%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.4%16.7%14.4%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K123 students

0.7%

Kindergarten–grade 57,788 students

42.2%

Grades 6–84,090 students

22.2%

Grades 9–126,063 students

32.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten123

Kindergarten1,285

Grade 11,300

Grade 21,390

Grade 31,269

Grade 41,275

Grade 51,269

Grade 61,314

Grade 71,368

Grade 81,408

Grade 91,463

Grade 101,539

Grade 111,569

Grade 121,492

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino16,020 (86.9%)

Black or African American1,307 (7.1%)

White491 (2.7%)

Asian349 (1.9%)

American Indian or Alaska Native143 (0.8%)

Two or more races106 (0.6%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

123Students enrolled in pre-K

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District0.7%

NY2.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

2,169.6All district staff, full-time equivalent

1,298.1Teachers, full-time equivalent

2.2School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

250.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

30School administrators, full-time equivalent

37.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers86.5 FTE

Elementary teachers603.9 FTE

Secondary teachers605.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers2 FTE

Instructional coordinators23.5 FTE

District administrators6 FTE

District administrative support247 FTE

Other support staff270.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

1,355Total completers

1,332Regular diplomas

23Other state-recognized credentials

131Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.3%

NY98.9%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.2%

NY2.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

35.0%Students learning English6,172 students · 17 of 17 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District35.0%

NY10.9%

U.S.12.0%

15.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services2,665 students · 17 of 17 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.1%

NY18.6%

U.S.14.0%

0.4%Students with Section 504 plans70 students · 16 of 17 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.4%

NY3.6%

U.S.3.9%

7.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services1,278 students · 17 of 17 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District7.3%

NY2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.4%Teachers reported as certified

700Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.4%

NY97.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

15,956children ages 5 to 17

1,979estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.4%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.4%

NY16.7%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Syracuse City School DistrictSyracuse, NY18,072 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pasco School DistrictPasco, WA18,840 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Jurupa UnifiedJurupa Valley, CA18,015 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →New Caney IsdPorter, TX18,987 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Green Bay Area Public School DistrictGreen Bay, WI18,579 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

11Elementary schools

4Middle schools

1Secondary schools

17Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.9%Federal

70.5%State

21.6%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$26,565Total current spending per student

$17,959Instruction per student

$7,813Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$44MFederal revenue7.9% of total revenue

$393.3MState revenue70.5% of total revenue

$120.7MLocal revenue21.6% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$17,959Instructionper student

$7,813Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$2,582Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,666Student transportationper student

$701Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$261.2MSalaries$14,258 per student

$121.3MEmployee benefits$6,620 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$3.9MEquipmentFY 2023

$7.2MCapital outlay$395 per student

$3.3MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$42.3MDebt outstanding at year end$2,308 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$18.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$6.9MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$3.1MTitle I$169 per student

$5.3MIDEA special education$289 per student

$14.5MChild nutrition$792 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$24,214

FY 2023$26,565

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$451

FY 2023$395

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$1,299

FY 2023$2,308

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2128.3%

5,094 of 17,998 students

2021–2232.9%

5,817 of 17,675 students

2022–2326.3%

4,677 of 17,808 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE17 reporting schools

28Security staff FTE17 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs17 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

749Out-of-school suspensions17 reporting schoolsSee schools →748In-school suspensions17 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals17 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests17 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →48Seclusion2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi17 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber17 reporting schools

0Student devices reported17 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?No comparable trendCheck state-reported resultsExplore and compare →Are students missing too much school?26.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 17,808 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$26,565current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?8,383:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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