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Bright Beginnings
Elementary School
616 STATE ST, Hood River, OR 97031
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bright Beginnings
Elementary School in Hood River · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a private elementary school in Hood River, OR. Bright Beginnings serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Bright Beginnings is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Bright Beginnings sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bright Beginnings is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bright Beginnings compares to the 6 public schools in Hood River, OR
Student Demographics
All Schools in Hood River
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings (this school) | — |
| May Street Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Hood River Middle School | 8.6 |
| Westside Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Hood River Valley High School | 6.6 |
| WyEast Middle School | 5.0 |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | 4.9 |
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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Address
- 616 STATE ST, Hood River, OR 97031
- Phone
- (541) 386-7717
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in OR aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
616 STATE ST, Hood River, OR 97031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bright Beginnings may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westside Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.6 miles away). Another option is May Street Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, Hulan L Whitson Elem (rated 7.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby White Salmon). For more schools in Hood River, see our Hood River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| May Street Elementary School Hood River | 0.4 mi | 9.2 |
| HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hood River | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Hood River Middle School Hood River | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| MID-COLUMBIA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hood River | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Westside Elementary School Hood River | 1.6 mi | 9.6 |
| WORLD CLASS ACADEMY White Salmon | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Hulan L Whitson Elem White Salmon | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Hood River Valley High School Hood River | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Wayne M Henkle Middle School White Salmon | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School White Salmon | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Columbia High School White Salmon | 2.5 mi | 4.1 |
| White Salmon Academy White Salmon | 2.5 mi | — |
| LITTLE OAK MONTESSORI SCHOOL White Salmon | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| WyEast Middle School Hood River | 5.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Mid Valley Elementary School Hood River | 5.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Mosier Community School Mosier | 5.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Mill A Elementary School Cook | 7.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Pacific Crest Innovation Academy Cook | 7.2 mi | — |
| Parkdale Elementary School Parkdale | 13.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Dallesport Elementary Lyle | 11.5 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 97031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,085
Median Home Value
$608,100
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
Population
19,145
College Educated
41.6%
Homeownership
66.7%
Avg Commute
18.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bright Beginnings
What grades does Bright Beginnings serve?
Bright Beginnings serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Bright Beginnings?
Bright Beginnings has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Beginnings?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Beginnings is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bright Beginnings a private school?
Yes, Bright Beginnings is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bright Beginnings a religious school?
No, Bright Beginnings is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hood River County
- Phone
- (541) 386-7717
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