CaliforniaSchoolsHappy Valley Elementary

Happy Valley Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 48
Anderson, California · Happy Valley Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students242
Student:Teacher24.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
242
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
75%+10pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Happy Valley Elementary is a public middle serving grades 4–8 in Anderson, California. The school enrolls 242 students. It is part of the Happy Valley Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–8
DistrictHappy Valley Union Elementary
County6089
CityAnderson
ZIP96007
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061657002089

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment242
White4.5%
Hispanic / Latino20.2%
Black / African American8.1%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races7.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
4.5%
Hispanic
20.2%
Black
8.1%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
7.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)