Enrollment
491
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Happy Valley, OR
Happy Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410883000076
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Happy Valley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Happy Valley Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Happy Valley Elementary School
Happy Valley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Happy Valley, Oregon, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Happy Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Scouters Mountain Elementary (568 students): Happy Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 21.8:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Happy Valley Elementary School.
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 Happy Valley Elementary School compares
Happy Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 74% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 54.0%
Asian 25.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Happy Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Happy Valley Elementary School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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.
How Happy Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Happy Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Scouters Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Mount Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Verne a Duncan Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 19:1 students per teacher
Spring Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Happy Valley, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Happy Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley Elementary School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Happy Valley, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Happy Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Happy Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Happy Valley on the city page.
Is Happy Valley Elementary School a good school?
Happy Valley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Happy Valley Elementary School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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