Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Happy Valley Elementary serves the west part of Lafayette, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 is ranked #80 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springhill Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
463 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 9% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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