Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springhill Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
449 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Lafayette Elementary School District.
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