- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, AR
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Happy Hollow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050612000321
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Hollow Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Hollow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Hollow Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Happy Hollow Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 050612000321 · Fayetteville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 20.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Happy Hollow Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Happy Hollow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 521
Happy Hollow Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Happy Hollow Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Hollow Elementary School compares
Happy Hollow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Happy Hollow Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Happy Hollow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Hollow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Happy Hollow Elementary School
How many students attend Happy Hollow Elementary School?
Happy Hollow Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Hollow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Hollow Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 53% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Hollow Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Happy Hollow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Hollow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Happy Hollow Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Hollow Elementary School?
Happy Hollow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Happy Hollow Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Hollow Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Happy Hollow Elementary School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.