51爆料

Happy Valley Elementary School

1350 Yadkin River Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Motto
Hard Work + Strong Values = Success!
School Mascot
Eagles

School Rankings

Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
40-44%
51%
45-49%
50%
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
89%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
223 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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