- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
Happy Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061657002089
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Happy Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061657002089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Happy Valley Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061657002089 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 22:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Happy Valley Primary (217 students)
Happy Valley Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Happy Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Happy Valley Elementary
242 students
- Happy Valley P
Happy Valley Primary
217 students
- Happy Valley C 5
Happy Valley Community Day
5 students
What this shows Happy Valley Elementary reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Valley Elementary compares
Happy Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Happy Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Happy Valley Union Elementary reports $14,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Happy Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tree of Life International Charter
Standard public school
402 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Anderson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Primary
Standard public school
217 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative education program
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Elementary
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary?
Happy Valley Elementary has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley Elementary?
55.1% of students at Happy Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley Elementary is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley Elementary?
Happy Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Happy Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Happy Valley Elementary, Happy Valley Union Elementary also operates Happy Valley Primary (217 students) and Happy Valley Community Day (5 students). See the Happy Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.