Happy Valley Elementary School

www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/1992

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Happy Valley Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Happy Valley, Oregon, serves as a core educational institution within the North Clackamas School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By aligning with the broader district curriculum, the school aims to provide a rigorous and inclusive educational experience that prepares students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond the standard core subjects, Happy Valley Elementary often emphasizes a culture of character development and school spirit, encouraging students to be active participants in their school community. Its location on SE King Road serves a diverse and growing population, making the school a central hub for neighborhood families who value its commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction and student well-being.

491

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	34
Black	15
Asian	125
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
265 (54.0%)
Asian
125 (25.5%)
Two or More
51 (10.4%)
Hispanic
34 (6.9%)
Black
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	North Clackamas SD 12
Phone:	(503)353-5420
Website:	http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/1992
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100