Enrollment
400
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Happy Valley, OR
Verne a Duncan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verne a Duncan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410883001777
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verne a Duncan Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Happy Valley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Verne a Duncan Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verne a Duncan Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verne a Duncan Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verne a Duncan Elementary School
Verne a Duncan Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Happy Valley, Oregon, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Happy Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Scouters Mountain Elementary (568 students): Verne a Duncan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 21.8:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Verne a Duncan Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Verne a Duncan Elementary School compares
Verne a Duncan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 53% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Verne a Duncan Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Verne a Duncan Elementary School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Verne a Duncan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verne a Duncan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Happy Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Scouters Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Spring Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Verne a Duncan Elementary School
How many students attend Verne a Duncan Elementary School?
Verne a Duncan Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Happy Valley, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verne a Duncan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verne a Duncan Elementary School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verne a Duncan Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Verne a Duncan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verne a Duncan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verne a Duncan Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Happy Valley, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verne a Duncan Elementary School?
Verne a Duncan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Verne a Duncan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Happy Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Verne a Duncan Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Happy Valley on the city page.
Is Verne a Duncan Elementary School a good school?
Verne a Duncan Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Verne a Duncan Elementary School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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