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Bright Beginnings

Independent school · Grades K–1

Hood River, OR

317 State St, Hood River, OR 97031

Overall grade: B+

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  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Hood River since at least 2011

Bright Beginnings is an independent private school in Hood River, Oregon, for students from kindergarten through 1st grade. It has about 23 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 53% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 153 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–1
Students
23
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
153 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1215’13–1416’15–1618’17–1818’19–2016’21–2223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K11
    T16
    16

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian4%

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    What grades does Bright Beginnings serve?

    Bright Beginnings serves grades K–1.

    How many students attend Bright Beginnings?

    About 23 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bright Beginnings?

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