Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Happy Camp Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Camp Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Happy Camp Union Elementary School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
115 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Happy Camp Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Camp Union Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8695 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
31%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
14%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
36%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Camp Union Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School is ranked #8695 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Camp Union Elementary School?
115 students attend Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Happy Camp Union Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Camp Union Elementary School?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Camp Union Elementary School offer ?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Happy Camp Union Elementary School part of?
Happy Camp Union Elementary School is part of Happy Camp Union Elementary School District.
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