Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, AZ
Happy Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Happy Valley School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 586
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040040602036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Happy Valley School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040040602036 · Peoria, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
586 enr · 7.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lydiksen Elementary (586 students)
Happy Valley School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Happy Valley School compares
Happy Valley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Happy Valley School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) reports $9,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley School
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley School?
7.9% of students at Happy Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Happy Valley School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Happy Valley School Inc. (79081)?
None; Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) is a single-school charter district, and Happy Valley School is its only campus.