- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Verne a Duncan Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410883001777 · Happy Valley, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 19:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Verne a Duncan Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Verne a Duncan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- This school 400
Verne a Duncan Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Verne a Duncan Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verne a Duncan Elementary School compares
Verne a Duncan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.