Enrollment
396
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Tan Valley, AZ
Happy Valley School East Campus
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley School East Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040086403315Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley School East Campus earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 396
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley School East Campus ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Happy Valley East (90906) · Arizona
NCES ID 040086403315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-22% vs state
What stands out at Happy Valley School East Campus
Happy Valley School East Campus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Tan Valley, Arizona, enrolling 396 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Happy Valley East (90906) spends $9,115 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Tan Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional-San Tan (749 students): Happy Valley School East Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Happy Valley East (90906) is a single-school charter district, so Happy Valley School East Campus operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 School East Campus compares
Happy Valley School East Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Happy Valley School East Campus is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Happy Valley East (90906), which includes Happy Valley School East Campus.
$9,115
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 82.4%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Similar elementary schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional-San Tan
Standard public school
749 students
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Standard public school
728 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Standard public school
637 students
J. O. Combs Middle School
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Champion San Tan
Standard public school
458 students
Combs Traditional Academy
Standard public school
211 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley School East Campus
How many students attend Happy Valley School East Campus?
Happy Valley School East Campus has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Tan Valley, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley School East Campus?
37.8% of students at Happy Valley School East Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley School East Campus?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley School East Campus is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley School East Campus?
Happy Valley School East Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 East Campus rank among elementary schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley School East Campus ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley on the city page.
Is Happy Valley School East Campus a good school?
Happy Valley School East Campus earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Happy Valley East (90906)?
None; Happy Valley East (90906) is a single-school charter district, and Happy Valley School East Campus is its only campus.
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