Happy Valley Elementary School

3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (925) 927-3560

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Happy Valley Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Happy Valley Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

480 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#110 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Happy Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

82%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

62%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

16%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lafayette Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?

480 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?

Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?

Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?

Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Lafayette Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education