Happy Valley Elementary

Public K-5

 3855 Happy Valley Rd.
       Lafayette, CA  94549-2406


(925) 927-3560

District: Lafayette Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,258 Help


Students who attend Happy Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    M. H. Stanley Middle
High:    Acalanes High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Two or more races:
18.9%
Asian:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Compare Details Happy Valley Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Happy Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), two or more races (18.9%), Asian (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lafayette Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary is 23.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy Valley Elementary is $12,258, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Happy Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Valley Elementary 112th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Happy Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Lafayette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Elementary 16th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Happy Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.67 297th 4809 93.8%
2005 94.21 260th 4822 94.6%
2006 97.56 76th 4818 98.4%
2007 97.22 92nd 5113 98.2%
2008 94.88 196th 5113 96.2%
2009 96.02 105th 5193 98.0%
2010 95.57 102nd 5314 98.1%
2011 95.55 89th 5377 98.3%
2012 96.12 31st 5390 99.4%
2013 95.52 83rd 5530 98.5%
2015 97.97 107th 5611 98.1%
2016 98.14 53rd 5614 99.1%
2017 98.39 59th 5692 99.0%
2018 98.32 45th 5662 99.2%
2019 98.14 59th 5789 99.0%
2021 96.97 51st 1417 96.4%
2022 96.95 206th 5883 96.5%
2023 97.86 112th 5848 98.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.34 5th 445 98.9%
2022 82.27 72nd 610 88.2%
2023 60.04 296th 667 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.16 99th 2416 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.90 41st 5413 99.2%
2019 98.03 33rd 5492 99.4%
2021 94.66 71st 1267 94.4%
2022 94.23 352nd 5635 93.8%
2023 95.74 226th 5595 96.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.18 17th 293 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 70th 5431 98.7%
2019 97.32 97th 5510 98.2%
2021 97.18 38th 1272 97.0%
2022 97.60 105th 5663 98.1%
2023 98.16 64th 5627 98.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.09 321st 1154 72.2%
2023 82.76 92nd 1183 92.2%
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Rank History for White students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.69 62nd 2737 97.7%
2019 91.54 58th 2834 98.0%
2022 86.29 224th 2726 91.8%
2023 90.15 101st 2659 96.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Happy Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 387 3 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 415 1 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 421 1 37 5 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 426 1 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 433 2 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 452 2 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 435 1 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 468 1 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 468 1 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 461 1 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 428 1 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 425 1 36 8 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 401 0 49 6 0 n/a n/a 6 462
2001 401 0 43 4 0 n/a n/a 11 459
2002 376 3 37 6 1 n/a n/a 27 450
2003 376 3 37 6 1 n/a n/a 27 450
2004 349 5 28 5 1 n/a n/a 54 442
2005 323 2 23 5 1 n/a n/a 63 417
2006 325 1 20 5 1 n/a n/a 64 416
2007 302 3 33 16 1 n/a n/a 52 407
2008 318 1 33 7 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 343 0 31 7 1 0 56 0 438
2010 350 0 26 30 0 1 41 0 448
2011 377 1 28 38 0 1 44 0 489
2012 351 4 27 32 0 1 41 0 456
2013 381 6 29 30 0 0 43 0 489
2014 382 5 29 35 0 0 51 0 502
2015 392 6 37 43 0 1 56 0 535
2016 376 8 34 45 0 1 62 0 526
2017 369 7 47 51 0 1 70 0 545
2018 353 6 55 53 0 1 81 0 549
2019 356 2 62 53 0 0 83 0 556
2020 321 3 65 54 0 0 93 0 536
2021 299 4 63 36 0 0 78 0 480
2022 269 2 60 39 0 0 76 0 446
2023 261 3 61 44 0 0 86 0 455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Happy Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 18.0 23.5 n/a
1989 456 19.0 24.0 n/a
1990 464 20.0 23.2 n/a
1991 460 19.5 23.5 n/a
1992 470 19.8 23.7 n/a
1993 490 20.0 24.5 0
1994 463 20.0 23.1 0
1995 496 21.0 23.6 0
1996 496 21.0 23.6 0
1997 504 24.0 21.0 0.2
1998 480 25.0 19.2 0
1999 470 24.5 19.2 0
2000 462 24.5 18.9 0
2001 459 26.0 17.7 0.2
2002 450 24.5 18.4 0.5
2003 450 24.5 18.4 0.5
2004 442 24.5 18.0 0.5
2005 417 24.7 16.9 1.1
2006 416 23.5 17.7 2
2007 407 22.8 17.9 2.3
2008 361 26.7 13.5 3
2009 438 25.0 16.8 1.8
2010 448 24.8 18.0 0.7
2011 489 n/a n/a 1.2
2012 456 20.8 21.8 0.7
2013 489 20.3 24.0 0.8
2014 502 21.0 23.9 1.4
2015 535 22.0 24.3 1.5
2016 526 22.0 23.9 0.6
2017 545 19.5 27.9 0.9
2018 549 19.5 28.1 2.4
2019 556 21.5 25.8 2.7
2020 536 n/a n/a 2.1
2021 480 22.0 21.8 2.5
2022 446 19.0 23.4 2.9
2023 455 19.0 23.9 1.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Happy Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 18.0 23.5 n/a
1989 456 19.0 24.0 n/a
1990 464 20.0 23.2 n/a
1991 460 19.5 23.5 n/a
1992 470 19.8 23.7 n/a
1993 490 20.0 24.5 0
1994 463 20.0 23.1 0
1995 496 21.0 23.6 0
1996 496 21.0 23.6 0
1997 504 24.0 21.0 0.2
1998 480 25.0 19.2 0
1999 470 24.5 19.2 0
2000 462 24.5 18.9 0
2001 459 26.0 17.7 0.2
2002 450 24.5 18.4 0.5
2003 450 24.5 18.4 0.5
2004 442 24.5 18.0 0.5
2005 417 24.7 16.9 1.1
2006 416 23.5 17.7 2
2007 407 22.8 17.9 2.3
2008 361 26.7 13.5 3
2009 438 25.0 16.8 1.8
2010 448 24.8 18.0 0.7
2011 489 n/a n/a 1.2
2012 456 20.8 21.8 0.7
2013 489 20.3 24.0 0.8
2014 502 21.0 23.9 1.4
2015 535 22.0 24.3 1.5
2016 526 22.0 23.9 0.6
2017 545 19.5 27.9 0.9
2018 549 19.5 28.1 2.4
2019 556 21.5 25.8 2.7
2020 536 n/a n/a 2.1
2021 480 22.0 21.8 2.5
2022 446 19.0 23.4 2.9
2023 455 19.0 23.9 1.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Happy Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%3.0%0.0%8.0%92.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%91.0%
201391.0%5.0%0.0%4.0%91.0%95.0%94.0%92.0%91.0%
201482.0%11.0%0.0%7.0%86.0%89.0%89.0%83.0%83.0%
201585.0%0.0%0.0%15.0%91.0%94.0%96.0%91.0%93.0%
201694.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%95.0%96.0%
201792.0%0.0%1.0%7.0%95.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%94.0%96.0%
201894.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%≥99.0%
201992.0%0.0%8.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%92.0%97.0%
202092.0%1.2%6.9%95.4%93.1%95.4%93.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Happy Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,258

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Valley Elementary)91.592.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lafayette Elementary)83.587.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)95.795.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)9195.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Valley Elementary)84.788.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lafayette Elementary)85.688
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)88.292.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)8787.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Valley Elementary)89.581
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lafayette Elementary)87.585
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)82.670.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)78.576.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Happy Valley Elementary)74.471.4
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Lafayette Elementary)71.769.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556455
 18.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian6261
 1.6%
Hispanic5344
 17%
Pacific Islander00
White356261
 26.7%
Two or More Races8386
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.7%1.5%
 1.2%


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Students at Happy Valley Elementary are 57% White, 19% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 10% Hispanic.

Yes! Happy Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 112th of 5868 California elementary schools.

Students who attend Happy Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : M. H. Stanley Middle
High : Acalanes High

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Happy Valley Elementary.


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