Good Beginnings Center serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Good Beginnings Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Good Beginnings Center's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Good Beginnings Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Good Beginnings Center?
118 students attend Good Beginnings Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Good Beginnings Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Good Beginnings Center?
Good Beginnings Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Good Beginnings Center offer ?
Good Beginnings Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Good Beginnings Center part of?
Good Beginnings Center is part of Sedro-Woolley School District.
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