- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Happy Valley Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410883000076 · Happy Valley, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 22.3:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Happy Valley Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Happy Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- This school 491
Happy Valley Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Happy Valley Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Valley Elementary School compares
Happy Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.