- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Happy Valley Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210222002101
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley Learning Center earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Valley Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Learning Center ranks #1 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222002101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Happy Valley Learning Center shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-54.5%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210222002101 · Glasgow, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 3.3:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (618 students)
Happy Valley Learning Center shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-54.5%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Happy Valley Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
618 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
608 students
- Glasgow Middle
Glasgow Middle School
545 students
- South Green El
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
- This school 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Happy Valley Learning Center reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Valley Learning Center compares
Happy Valley Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.3:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 10 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: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Happy Valley Learning Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Glasgow Independent reports $13,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Happy Valley Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Valley Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Glasgow
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Cross Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 students per teacher
North Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
South Green Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hiseville Elementary School
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Learning Center
How many students attend Happy Valley Learning Center?
Happy Valley Learning Center has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Learning Center is 3.3:1, which is 78% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 79% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley Learning Center?
81.8% of students at Happy Valley Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley Learning Center is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley Learning Center?
Happy Valley Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Happy Valley Learning Center rank among schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Learning Center ranks #1 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glasgow on the city page.
What other schools are in Glasgow Independent?
Besides Happy Valley Learning Center, Glasgow Independent also operates Highland Elementary School (618 students), Glasgow High School (608 students), and Glasgow Middle School (545 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.