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Happy Camp Union Elementary

Summary:

Happy Camp Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Happy Camp, California, serving 107 students in grades K-8. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Happy Camp Union Elementary has a notably higher percentage of Native American students (36.45%) compared to the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized tests, is well below the state average, with only 10.64% of students proficient in English Language Arts/Literacy and 7.84% proficient in Mathematics. Chronic absenteeism has also been a major issue, rising from 12.7% in 2017-2018 to 52.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.02% to 69.07% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, a nearby school, Seiad Elementary, has a similar high percentage of Native American students (42.11%) but a lower chronic absenteeism rate (57.9%) compared to Happy Camp Union Elementary. This suggests that factors beyond just racial composition may be contributing to the challenges faced by Happy Camp Union Elementary. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public K-8

 114 Park Way
       Happy Camp, CA  96039-0467

(530) 493-2267

District: Happy Camp Union Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,539 Help


Students who attend Happy Camp Union Elementary usually attend:

High:    Happy Camp High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  115

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
American Indian:
31.3%
Two or more races:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details Happy Camp Union Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Happy Camp Union Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Happy Camp Union Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.7%), American Indian (31.3%), two or more races (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy Camp Union Elementary is 19.1. (See more...)
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Compare Happy Camp Union Elementary employs 6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy Camp Union Elementary is $12,539.
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Rank History for Happy Camp Union Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.34 4086th 4809 15.0%
2005 19.03 4036th 4822 16.3%
2006 27.48 3488th 4818 27.6%
2007 21.47 4175th 5113 18.3%
2011 51.93 2475th 5377 54.0%
2012 46.99 2809th 5390 47.9%
2015 19.53 4677th 5611 16.6%
2016 26.98 4013th 5614 28.5%
2017 19.92 4698th 5692 17.5%
2018 17.73 4869th 5662 14.0%
2019 37.55 3343rd 5789 42.3%
2021 41.47 756th 1417 46.6%
2022 14.86 5373rd 5883 8.7%
2023 9.43 5736th 5874 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Happy Camp Union Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.28 573rd 1769 67.6%
2005 31.34 1197th 1777 32.6%
2006 33.91 1174th 1804 34.9%
2007 35.04 1253rd 1999 37.3%
2008 15.35 1791st 2005 10.7%
2009 13.63 1865th 2063 9.6%
2010 12.01 2018th 2179 7.4%
2012 28.18 1692nd 2259 25.1%
2013 36.29 1534th 2379 35.5%
2015 17.23 2108th 2477 14.9%
2016 8.04 2389th 2497 4.3%
2019 6.11 2648th 2715 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Happy Camp Union Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 0 0 10 51 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 216 0 1 24 56 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 218 0 2 24 54 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 216 1 1 31 49 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 149 0 3 35 90 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 150 0 6 34 77 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 161 2 3 24 71 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 147 2 1 24 67 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 147 2 1 24 67 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 150 0 0 23 66 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 147 0 0 16 60 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 117 0 0 13 60 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 95 0 1 14 69 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 96 0 0 6 73 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 68 1 0 4 71 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 68 1 0 4 71 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 69 1 0 5 72 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 57 2 1 9 79 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 53 0 1 7 74 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 59 0 2 5 23 n/a n/a 51 140
2008 55 n/a 1 4 21 n/a n/a 0 81
2009 48 0 0 5 23 0 29 0 105
2010 47 1 0 6 30 0 24 0 108
2011 46 0 1 8 36 0 23 0 114
2012 46 0 1 6 35 0 23 0 111
2013 47 0 0 9 39 0 23 0 118
2014 46 0 0 10 47 0 16 0 119
2015 42 0 0 16 38 0 20 0 116
2016 54 0 0 13 38 0 15 0 120
2017 36 0 0 9 49 0 17 0 111
2018 37 0 0 10 37 0 24 0 108
2019 36 0 0 14 36 0 24 0 110
2020 38 0 0 13 46 1 30 0 128
2021 24 0 0 5 46 1 21 0 97
2022 32 0 0 13 39 1 17 0 102
2023 34 0 0 12 39 1 21 0 107
2024 41 0 0 16 36 0 22 0 115

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 Camp Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 12.0 23.0 n/a
1989 297 12.0 24.7 n/a
1990 298 12.0 24.8 n/a
1991 298 12.0 24.8 n/a
1992 277 12.2 22.7 53.4
1993 267 11.0 24.3 43.1
1994 261 11.5 22.7 72.8
1995 241 11.0 21.9 75.5
1996 241 11.0 21.9 75.5
1997 239 11.0 21.7 95
1998 223 12.0 18.6 80.7
1999 190 12.0 15.8 94.7
2000 179 11.0 16.3 87.2
2001 175 9.5 18.4 65.7
2002 144 9.0 16.0 77.1
2003 144 9.0 16.0 77.1
2004 147 7.0 21.0 74.8
2005 148 9.0 16.4 64.2
2006 135 10.0 13.5 96.3
2007 140 9.0 15.6 139.3
2008 81 10.0 8.1 96.3
2009 105 7.0 13.1 90.5
2010 108 7.0 15.4 80.6
2011 114 n/a n/a 81.6
2012 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
2013 118 7.0 16.8 22
2014 119 7.0 17.0 66.4
2015 116 6.0 19.3 20.7
2016 120 6.0 20.0 79.2
2017 111 5.0 22.2 75.7
2018 108 5.0 21.6 78.7
2019 110 n/a n/a 77.3
2020 128 n/a n/a 72.7
2021 97 6.0 16.1 69.1
2022 102 6.0 17.0 49
2023 107 6.0 17.8 68.2
2024 115 6.0 19.1 67

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 Camp Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 12.0 23.0 n/a
1989 297 12.0 24.7 n/a
1990 298 12.0 24.8 n/a
1991 298 12.0 24.8 n/a
1992 277 12.2 22.7 53.4
1993 267 11.0 24.3 43.1
1994 261 11.5 22.7 72.8
1995 241 11.0 21.9 75.5
1996 241 11.0 21.9 75.5
1997 239 11.0 21.7 95
1998 223 12.0 18.6 80.7
1999 190 12.0 15.8 94.7
2000 179 11.0 16.3 87.2
2001 175 9.5 18.4 65.7
2002 144 9.0 16.0 77.1
2003 144 9.0 16.0 77.1
2004 147 7.0 21.0 74.8
2005 148 9.0 16.4 64.2
2006 135 10.0 13.5 96.3
2007 140 9.0 15.6 139.3
2008 81 10.0 8.1 96.3
2009 105 7.0 13.1 90.5
2010 108 7.0 15.4 80.6
2011 114 n/a n/a 81.6
2012 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
2013 118 7.0 16.8 22
2014 119 7.0 17.0 66.4
2015 116 6.0 19.3 20.7
2016 120 6.0 20.0 79.2
2017 111 5.0 22.2 75.7
2018 108 5.0 21.6 78.7
2019 110 n/a n/a 77.3
2020 128 n/a n/a 72.7
2021 97 6.0 16.1 69.1
2022 102 6.0 17.0 49
2023 107 6.0 17.8 68.2
2024 115 6.0 19.1 67

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Happy Camp Union Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201376.0%0.0%0.0%24.0%76.0%76.0%76.0%76.0%76.0%
201433.0%7.0%0.0%60.0%87.0%93.0%93.0%60.0%60.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201682.0%12.0%0.0%6.0%82.0%82.0%88.0%82.0%88.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Happy Camp Union Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,539

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy Camp Union Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3343rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5736th of 5874 Elementary schools
 39.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Camp Union Elementary)38.513.3
 25.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Camp Union Elementary)38.513.3
 25.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Camp Union Elementary)23.113.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Camp Union Elementary)23.113.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Happy Camp Union Elementary)38.58.3
 30.1%
   5th Grade Science (Happy Camp Union Elementary)38.58.3
 30.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Camp Union Elementary)9.16.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Happy Camp Union Elementary)9.16.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students110107
 2.7%
African American00
American Indian3639
 8.3%
Asian00
Hispanic1412
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White3634
 5.6%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%68.2%
 9%

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Students at Happy Camp Union Elementary are 36% White, 31% American Indian, 19% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic.

Students who attend Happy Camp Union Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Happy Camp High

In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended Happy Camp Union Elementary.


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