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Bright Beginnings (Closed 2020)

338 Main St E
Owatonna, MN 55060
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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
34%
12%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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