Carl Cozier Elementary School vs Happy Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Carl Cozier Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Happy Valley Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,154 | #556 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #26335 of 50,301 | #19060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 48.2).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 53.2%).
- •Carl Cozier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.2).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 325.
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 Carl Cozier Elementary School better than Happy Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 48.2 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 Carl Cozier Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Cozier Elementary School: 325. Happy Valley Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Cozier Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Carl Cozier Elementary School is 760th of 1,154 and Happy Valley Elementary School is 556th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).