Happy Valley Elementary

hves.caldwellschools.com/

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Happy Valley Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Lenoir, North Carolina, serving students in Caldwell County. Situated in a scenic area near the Yadkin River, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student growth. As a foundational part of the Caldwell County Schools district, the institution focuses on providing a balanced academic curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children while encouraging positive character development.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive learning environment that prepares students for academic success as they transition to middle school. Through their official website, the school keeps families informed about important updates, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging the natural beauty and historic character of the Happy Valley area, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging, ensuring that each student feels valued and encouraged throughout their early educational journey.

234

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	10
Two or More	12

White
212 (90.6%)
Two or More
12 (5.1%)
Hispanic
10 (4.3%)

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:	No
District:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)754-3496
Website:	http://hves.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 26