Beginnings Academy serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
32%
8%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beginnings Academy?
264 students attend Beginnings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Beginnings Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beginnings Academy?
Beginnings Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beginnings Academy offer ?
Beginnings Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Beginnings Academy part of?
Beginnings Academy is part of Lawton School District.
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