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A Bright Beginning
Elementary School
2440 West Manchester, Inglewood, CA 90305
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About A Bright Beginning
A Bright Beginning is an private elementary school in Inglewood, CA 90305. The school serves approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $89,030, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 185 students, A Bright Beginning is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
As a private school, A Bright Beginning operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
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BetaHow A Bright Beginning compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Inglewood, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A Bright Beginning (this school) | — |
| Kelso (William H.) Elementary | 3.9 |
| Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy | 4.9 |
| Century Park Elementary | 9.2 |
| Grace Hopper STEM Academy | 6.5 |
| Worthington TK-6 Elementary | 3.8 |
| Centinela TK-8 Elementary | 7.8 |
| ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy | 8.3 |
| Century Community Charter | 6.3 |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood | 8.1 |
| Beulah Payne P-8 STEAM Academy | 5.2 |
| Hudnall (Claude) Elementary | 4.6 |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter | 8.1 |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle | 6.9 |
| Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence | 4.9 |
| Highland Elementary | 6.0 |
| Oak Street Elementary | 6.4 |
| La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter | 7.8 |
| Frank D. Parent TK-8 | 6.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Address
- 2440 West Manchester, Inglewood, CA 90305
- Phone
- (323) 753-0043
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
2440 West Manchester, Inglewood, CA 90305
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering A Bright Beginning may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Learning by Design Charter (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles). Another option is La Salle Avenue Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles). Additionally, Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles). For more schools in Inglewood, see our Inglewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90305 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,030
Median Home Value
$785,000
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
Population
14,612
College Educated
36.4%
Homeownership
59.9%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
44.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding A Bright Beginning has a median household income of $89,030. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $785,000, with a median rent of $1,868/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about A Bright Beginning
What grades does A Bright Beginning serve?
A Bright Beginning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend A Bright Beginning?
A Bright Beginning has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Bright Beginning?
The student-teacher ratio at A Bright Beginning is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is A Bright Beginning a private school?
Yes, A Bright Beginning is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (4,315/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Inglewood). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (323) 753-0043
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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