Happy Valley Elementary School

happyvalley.bellinghamschools.org/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

456

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	75
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
305 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (16.4 %)
Two or More
51 (11.2 %)
Asian
16 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6420
Website:	http://happyvalley.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 73