Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Happy Camp Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Happy Camp Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Happy Camp, CA, encompassing approximately 362.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Camp Union Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Motto
Working together to ensure learning for all!
School Rankings
Happy Camp Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Camp Union Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9133 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
38%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Camp Union Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School is ranked #9133 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Camp Union Elementary School?
79 students attend Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Happy Camp Union Elementary School students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Camp Union Elementary School?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Camp Union Elementary School offer ?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Happy Camp Union Elementary School part of?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School is part of Happy Camp Union Elementary School District.
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