Happy Valley Elementary School District
- 3125 BRANCIFORTE DR
- SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
- (831) 429-1456
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,589 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.9 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | - |
| Number of Students | 129 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 7 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 44.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 129 | 17.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 20 |
| 1st Grade Students | 20 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 19 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 18 |
| 4th Grade Students | 21 |
| 5th Grade Students | 16 |
| 6th Grade Students | 14 |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | - |
| 10th Grade Students | - |
| 11th Grade Students | - |
| 12th Grade Students | - |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 108 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 65 |
| Female | 63 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 7 | 17.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 6 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | - | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 0.4 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 5 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | - |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 3 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | - |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 1 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| Student Support Services | - |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $1,529,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $1,135,000 | 74.2% |
| Property Tax | $741,000 | 48.5% |
| Other School Systems | $89,000 | 5.8% |
| School Lunch | $28,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $19,000 | 1.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $44,000 | 2.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $214,000 | 14.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $217,000 | 14.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,000 | 0.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $12,000 | 0.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $8,000 | 0.5% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $7,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $148,000 | 9.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $35,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $177,000 | 11.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $115,000 | 7.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $11,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $14,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $3,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $29,000 | 1.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $1,352,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $872,000 | 64.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $447,000 | 33.1% |
| Student Support | $22,000 | 1.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,000 | 0.5% |
| General Administration Support | $53,000 | 3.5% |
| School Administration Support | $185,000 | 12.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $107,000 | 7.0% |
| Other Support Services | $73,000 | 4.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $33,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $33,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Happy Valley Elementary School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 1
- Students: 129
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 7
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