- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
Happy Valley Primary
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061657002090
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Valley Primary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Primary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Happy Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061657002090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Happy Valley Primary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061657002090 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 19.7:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Happy Valley Elementary (242 students)
Happy Valley Primary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Happy Valley Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Happy Valley E
Happy Valley Elementary
242 students
- This school
Happy Valley Primary
217 students
- Happy Valley C 5
Happy Valley Community Day
5 students
What this shows Happy Valley Primary reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Valley Primary compares
Happy Valley Primary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Asian 6.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Happy Valley Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Valley Primary'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 Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Primary
How many students attend Happy Valley Primary?
Happy Valley Primary has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Primary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher 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 Primary?
58.3% of students at Happy Valley Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley Primary?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley Primary is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley Primary?
Happy Valley Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Primary ranks #2 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 Primary, Happy Valley Union Elementary also operates Happy Valley Elementary (242 students) and Happy Valley Community Day (5 students). See the Happy Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.