Happy Valley Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette, California | Lafayette Elementary Lafayette, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 5,693 | #109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2483 of 50,301 | #3340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 83.1).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 9.7%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.5).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 463.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Happy Valley Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 83.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Happy Valley Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 463. Lafayette Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary is 46th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 109th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).