Bright Beginnings serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
34%
12%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bright Beginnings?
35 students attend Bright Beginnings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bright Beginnings students are White, 34% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bright Beginnings offer ?
Bright Beginnings offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bright Beginnings part of?
Bright Beginnings is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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