Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
225 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.
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