At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Happy Valley School: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Happy Valley School
Happy Valley School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Peoria. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Happy Valley School Inc. (79081). NCES reports 586 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Happy Valley School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black1.7%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Happy Valley School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terramar Academy of the Arts Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 934 | 0.3 mi |
| Heritage Academy Pinnacle Elementary · Charter · Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) | KG–08 | 124 | 1.2 mi |
| Las Brisas Elementary School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 480 | 1.8 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale Elementary · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878) | KG–05 | 563 | 1.8 mi |
| Copper Creek Elementary School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 688 | 1.9 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School ? Peoria Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) | KG–08 | 609 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley School
What grades does Happy Valley School serve?
Happy Valley School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Happy Valley School Inc. (79081).
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Happy Valley School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 586 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Happy Valley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Happy Valley School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Happy Valley School in?
Happy Valley School is part of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Happy Valley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Terramar Academy of the Arts (0.3 mi), Heritage Academy Pinnacle (1.2 mi), Las Brisas Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.