HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Happy Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 439 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Happy Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Happy Valley Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the charming Happy Valley district of Bellingham, Washington. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It is part of the Bellingham Public Schools district and places a significant emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and preparing students to be active, thoughtful participants in their community.
The school is noted for its beautiful setting near the Fairhaven district and the Taylor Dock waterfront, which often integrates the local environment into its educational experiences. Happy Valley Elementary prides itself on maintaining active partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, creating a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement. With a dedicated staff and a focus on the "whole child," the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that balances rigorous academics with the development of curiosity, creativity, and kindness.
For more information, contact Happy Valley Elementary School at (360) 676-6420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bellingham, WA 98225-8699
(360) 676-6420
HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bellingham, WA with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bellingham School District
- Total Students:
- 439
- Teachers:
- 23.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 439 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.