Happy Valley School

Charter School 586 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Happy Valley School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a private, independent institution serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is characterized by its commitment to a traditional, structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that allows teachers to closely monitor student progress and foster a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Happy Valley School places a significant focus on integrating values and community service into the daily life of its students. The school encourages a partnership between parents and faculty to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses not only intellectual growth but also social and ethical maturation. With its emphasis on a "back-to-basics" approach, the school seeks to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while instilling a strong foundation of discipline and academic integrity.

586

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	69
Black	10
Asian	50
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (72.9%)
Hispanic
69 (11.8%)
Asian
50 (8.5%)
Two or More
29 (4.9%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Happy Valley School Inc. (79081)
Phone:	(623)376-2900
Website:	http://happyvalleyschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 42