Is Happy Elementary a good school?

Happy Elementary ranks 910 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Happy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Happy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Happy Elementary?

Students at Happy Elementary are 90% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Happy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Happy Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Happy High School

Happy Elementary

Summary:

Happy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Happy, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Canyon Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 45th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Happy Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.21%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Spring Canyon Elementary, Crestview Elementary, and Reeves-Hinger Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 402nd out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 (5-star rating) to 2,200th out of 4,647 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance compared to other Texas elementary schools. Happy Elementary's test scores in reading, mathematics, and science have generally been higher than the state averages, but the school's performance has varied across grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Canyon ISD, Happy Elementary generally performs better in terms of statewide ranking and test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, the nearby schools have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Happy Elementary's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $9,919 to $10,969 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 13.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. In contrast, the Tulia Independent School District (ISD)'s Tulia Elementary has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 81.86%, compared to Happy Elementary's range of 34.4% to 41.96%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

400 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042-0458

(806) 558-2561

District: Happy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
910^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,969

Students who attend Happy Elementary usually attend:

High:

Happy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Happy Elementary ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Happy Elementary employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy Elementary is $10,969.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Happy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Elementary 910^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Happy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Happy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Independent School District (Isd) 45^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Happy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	61.97	1394^th	3465	59.8%
2005	72.33	858^th	3475	75.3%
2006	59.95	1540^th	3476	55.7%
2007	62.09	1535^th	3724	58.8%
2008	67.24	1228^th	3768	67.4%
2009	65.55	1394^th	3884	64.1%
2010	76.44	694^th	3937	82.4%
2011	77.85	618^th	4095	84.9%
2012	67.29	1292^nd	4206	69.3%
2013	77.54	773^rd	4221	81.7%
2014	86.04	402^nd	4260	90.6%
2015	78.93	796^th	4320	81.6%
2016	69.63	1291^st	4286	69.9%
2017	84.94	546^th	4329	87.4%
2018	73.40	911^th	4359	79.1%
2019	63.88	1316^th	4479	70.6%
2021	58.92	1570^th	4578	65.7%
2022	57.29	1732^nd	4581	62.2%
2023	49.69	2200^th	4647	52.7%
2024	75.78	910^th	4675	80.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.14	2752^nd	4261	35.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.71	1111^th	4264	73.9%
2019	40.86	2719^th	4309	36.9%
2021	47.31	2223^rd	4451	50.1%
2022	47.86	2292^nd	4477	48.8%
2023	35.31	3202^nd	4521	29.2%
2024	57.02	1712^th	4560	62.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.55	1400^th	4306	67.5%
2019	49.23	2105^th	4348	51.6%
2021	42.92	2417^th	4499	46.3%
2022	43.64	2545^th	4561	44.2%
2023	42.95	2614^th	4588	43.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.98	1086^th	4240	74.4%
2019	43.35	2444^th	4295	43.1%
2022	43.68	2542^nd	4461	43.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.35	587^th	4319	86.4%
2019	75.55	796^th	4357	81.7%
2021	66.51	1218^th	4498	72.9%
2022	72.46	1023^rd	4563	77.6%
2023	52.43	2018^th	4585	56.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.23	2258^th	4168	45.8%
2019	33.59	3044^th	4188	27.3%

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Rank History for White students at Happy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.47	1237^th	3127	60.4%
2019	52.69	1477^th	3142	53.0%
2021	35.31	2143^rd	3082	30.5%
2022	39.73	2041^st	3082	33.8%
2023	34.24	2226^th	3106	28.3%
2024	49.09	1654^th	3078	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Happy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	113	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	128
1990	101	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	117
1991	97	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	115
1992	87	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	103
1993	86	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	107
1994	103	2	30	1	n/a	n/a	136
1995	110	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	132
1996	110	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	132
1997	101	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	124
1998	96	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	115
1999	89	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	109
2000	70	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	85
2001	85	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	102
2002	78	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	100
2003	78	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	100
2004	87	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	106
2005	86	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	107
2006	95	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	112
2007	96	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	117
2008	95	1	25	2	n/a	n/a	123
2009	92	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	121
2010	114	2	26	2	n/a	n/a	144
2011	109	1	34	0	0	3	147
2012	103	1	30	0	0	1	135
2013	103	1	26	0	0	1	131
2014	96	1	22	0	0	2	121
2015	114	2	23	0	0	1	140
2016	107	2	31	0	0	1	141
2017	104	2	27	0	0	2	135
2018	115	1	27	0	0	2	145
2019	116	1	25	0	0	2	144
2020	124	0	20	0	0	2	146
2021	119	1	22	0	0	1	143
2022	111	0	12	0	0	2	125
2023	124	0	12	0	0	3	139
2024	126	0	12	0	0	2	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Happy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	117	10.0	11.7	n/a
1991	115	10.4	11.0	n/a
1992	103	9.1	11.3	35.9
1993	107	9.0	11.9	55.1
1994	136	9.2	14.8	39
1995	132	11.4	11.6	44.7
1996	132	11.4	11.6	44.7
1997	124	11.4	10.9	41.1
1998	115	10.5	11.0	39.1
1999	109	10.4	10.5	40.4
2000	85	8.9	9.6	36.5
2001	102	8.5	12.0	45.1
2002	100	9.3	10.8	55
2003	100	9.3	10.8	55
2004	106	8.8	12.0	54.7
2005	107	8.7	12.3	55.1
2006	112	9.4	11.9	46.4
2007	117	9.1	12.9	53
2008	123	10.0	12.3	43.1
2009	121	9.6	12.6	38
2010	144	10.4	13.7	48.6
2011	147	11.1	13.2	50.3
2012	135	11.4	11.7	47.4
2013	131	10.1	12.8	48.1
2014	121	9.6	12.5	41.3
2015	140	11.0	12.7	50.7
2016	141	11.0	12.8	47.5
2017	135	10.7	12.6	45.2
2018	145	11.0	13.1	49.7
2019	144	10.9	13.1	44.4
2020	146	10.8	13.5	41.1
2021	143	11.7	12.1	42
2022	125	10.7	11.6	34.4
2023	139	9.9	13.9	37.4
2024	140	10.0	13.9	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Happy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	117	10.0	11.7	n/a
1991	115	10.4	11.0	n/a
1992	103	9.1	11.3	35.9
1993	107	9.0	11.9	55.1
1994	136	9.2	14.8	39
1995	132	11.4	11.6	44.7
1996	132	11.4	11.6	44.7
1997	124	11.4	10.9	41.1
1998	115	10.5	11.0	39.1
1999	109	10.4	10.5	40.4
2000	85	8.9	9.6	36.5
2001	102	8.5	12.0	45.1
2002	100	9.3	10.8	55
2003	100	9.3	10.8	55
2004	106	8.8	12.0	54.7
2005	107	8.7	12.3	55.1
2006	112	9.4	11.9	46.4
2007	117	9.1	12.9	53
2008	123	10.0	12.3	43.1
2009	121	9.6	12.6	38
2010	144	10.4	13.7	48.6
2011	147	11.1	13.2	50.3
2012	135	11.4	11.7	47.4
2013	131	10.1	12.8	48.1
2014	121	9.6	12.5	41.3
2015	140	11.0	12.7	50.7
2016	141	11.0	12.8	47.5
2017	135	10.7	12.6	45.2
2018	145	11.0	13.1	49.7
2019	144	10.9	13.1	44.4
2020	146	10.8	13.5	41.1
2021	143	11.7	12.1	42
2022	125	10.7	11.6	34.4
2023	139	9.9	13.9	37.4
2024	140	10.0	13.9	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Happy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$965 (9.5%)	$9,214 (90.5%)	$10,179
2020	$962 (9.7%)	$8,957 (90.3%)	$9,919
2021	$1,336 (12.2%)	$9,632 (87.8%)	$10,969

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1316^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2200^th of 4647 Elementary schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Happy Elementary)	50	45	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	50	45	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Happy Elementary)	55	36	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	55	36	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Happy Elementary)	12	53	41%
4th Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	12	53	41%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Happy Elementary)	29	63	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	29	63	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Happy Elementary)	63	44	19%
5th Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	63	44	19%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Elementary)	79	44	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	79	44	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Happy Elementary)	56	33	23%
5th Grade Science (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	56	33	23%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Happy Elementary)	70	47	23%
6th Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	70	47	23%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Happy Elementary)	70	29	41%
6th Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))	70	29	41%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	139	3.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	12	52%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	124	6.9%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	37.4%	7%

Schools Near Happy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Happy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 N W 3rd	Happy	79042	Swisher County	Happy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 558-2561	140	10	13.9	29.3%	126 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	75.8	910^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.5%		49.7	2200^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.7%	1290	57.1	58.3	60.9	73.7	57.1	50.0	69.6	52.6	30.4	$10,969	$1,336	$9,632
Tulia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 N W 9th St	Tulia	79088	Swisher County	Tulia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 995-4141	418	34	12.4	87.1%	77 (18.4%)	31 (7.4%)	301 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	13.9	4338^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.5	4349^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.4%	11	18.8	33.8	23.0		21.9	16.2	17.0		14.8	$12,048	$1,917	$10,130
Reeves-Hinger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1005 21st St	Canyon	79015	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 677-2870	646	38	17.0	47.7%	433 (67.0%)	6 (0.9%)	185 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	81.6	694^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.2%		86.3	515^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.9%	179	63.6	64.4			54.3	59.9				$8,315	$1,273	$7,042
Crestview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	80 Hunsley Rd	Canyon	79015	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2780	421	25	17.1	30.6%	310 (73.6%)	4 (1.0%)	89 (21.1%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	83.2	645^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.2%		84.8	589^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.3%	56	62.7	71.1			48.2	71.1				$7,672	$857	$6,815
Spring Canyon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Buckston Dr	Canyon	79015	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 677-2600	399	25	16.0	35.3%	261 (65.4%)	6 (1.5%)	108 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	86.9	500^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.3%		66.4	1326^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.5%	826	68.2	61.4			57.6	80.0

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Schools Near Happy Elementary