Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Happy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HAPPY EL's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Happy, TX, covering approximately 404.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Motto
Excellence is Expected, Respected, and Rewarded
School Rankings
Happy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3556 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Elementary School is ranked #3556 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Happy Elementary School?
134 students attend Happy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Happy Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Elementary School?
Happy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Happy Elementary School offer ?
Happy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Happy Elementary School part of?
Happy Elementary School is part of Happy Independent School District.
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