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Happy Valley Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School

Should you attend Happy Valley Elementary School or Columbia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Happy Valley Elementary School
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Columbia Elementary School
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
468 students
210 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Happy Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Happy Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Happy Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#867 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#563 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Happy Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in WA)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Happy Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Happy Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Happy Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
1
Kindergarten Students
88
28
Grade 1 Students
89
30
Grade 2 Students
69
41
Grade 3 Students
73
28
Grade 4 Students
65
35
Grade 5 Students
68
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Happy Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Happy Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Happy Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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