Enrollment
199
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Bright Beginnings School #1
Federal NCES profile for Bright Beginnings School #1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040007100832Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bright Beginnings School #1 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 199
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) · Arizona
NCES ID 040007100832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Bright Beginnings School #1
Bright Beginnings School #1 is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 199 students.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
The surrounding Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) spends $8,438 per pupil, 36% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students): Bright Beginnings School #1 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) is a single-school charter district, so Bright Beginnings School #1 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bright Beginnings School #1 compares
Bright Beginnings School #1 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 199 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Bright Beginnings School #1 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362), which includes Bright Beginnings School #1.
$8,438
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 81.8%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Chandler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Standard public school
488 students
Champion Chandler
Standard public school
373 students
Legacy Online Academy
Standard public school
311 students
Vector Prep and Arts Academy
Alternative education program
229 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bright Beginnings School #1
How many students attend Bright Beginnings School #1?
Bright Beginnings School #1 has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bright Beginnings School #1?
The largest demographic group at Bright Beginnings School #1 is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bright Beginnings School #1?
Bright Beginnings School #1 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bright Beginnings School #1 rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Bright Beginnings School #1 a good school?
Bright Beginnings School #1 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362)?
None; Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) is a single-school charter district, and Bright Beginnings School #1 is its only campus.
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