At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Happy Valley Elementary School: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. 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
- 450
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Happy Valley Elementary School
Happy Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Happy Valley. It is one of 31 current school records connected to North Clackamas SD 12. NCES reports 491 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Oregon median of 16.6:1 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 (54%) and Asian (25.5%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Happy Valley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.54 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White54%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black3.1%
- Asian25.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
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.
Other schools in North Clackamas SD 12
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Mount Scott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Whitcomb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Scouters Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
568 reported students
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Public schools near Happy Valley Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mountain Elementary School Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 350 | 1.1 mi |
| Scouters Mountain Elementary Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 568 | 1.5 mi |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 402 | 1.6 mi |
| Oregon Trail Elementary School Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 455 | 1.8 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School Elementary · Centennial SD 28J | KG–05 | 328 | 2.2 mi |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School Elementary · David Douglas SD 40 | PK–05 | 503 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Elementary School
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School serve?
Happy Valley Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Clackamas SD 12.
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 450 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 491 students and 23.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Happy Valley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Happy Valley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Clackamas SD 12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Happy Valley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Happy Valley Elementary School in?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12, based in Milwaukie, OR, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Happy Valley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Mountain Elementary School (1.1 mi), Scouters Mountain Elementary (1.5 mi), Sunnyside Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.