Happy Valley Elementary

www.hvusd.net

247 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Happy Valley Elementary, located at 17480 Palm Ave. in Anderson, California, serves as a cornerstone of the rural Happy Valley community. As part of the Happy Valley Union Elementary School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive learning environment that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships. It typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on academic development alongside character education, reflecting the values of its semi-rural setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often functioning as a hub for regional events and parent involvement. With a commitment to small-town educational standards, Happy Valley Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. Its location in Anderson provides a peaceful, focused backdrop for learning, making it a preferred choice for families seeking a personalized, community-oriented approach to public education.

247

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	56
Black	3
Asian	24
Two or More	15
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
140 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (22.7 %)
Asian
24 (9.7 %)
Two or More
15 (6.1 %)
American Indian
8 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Happy Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)357-2111
Website:	http://www.hvusd.net
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 53