Verne A Duncan Elementary School
407 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Verne A. Duncan Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Happy Valley, Oregon, is a prominent institution within the North Clackamas School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is named in honor of Verne A. Duncan, a respected educator and former Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With a curriculum centered on core subjects, technology integration, and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond academics, Verne A. Duncan Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that help build a strong sense of school spirit and collaboration. By maintaining high expectations for students while providing a nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to instill a lifelong love of learning. Families looking to enroll in the North Clackamas district often prioritize this location for its dedication to quality instruction and its reputation as a cornerstone of the Happy Valley educational community.
Beyond academics, Verne A. Duncan Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that help build a strong sense of school spirit and collaboration. By maintaining high expectations for students while providing a nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to instill a lifelong love of learning. Families looking to enroll in the North Clackamas district often prioritize this location for its dedication to quality instruction and its reputation as a cornerstone of the Happy Valley educational community.
407
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 243 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More | 51 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White243 (59.9 %)
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Hispanic85 (20.9 %)
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Two or More51 (12.6 %)
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Asian22 (5.4 %)
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Black4 (1.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | North Clackamas SD 12 |
| Phone: | (503)353-3270 |
| Website: | http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/1835 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 407 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 232 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
63
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
64
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
62
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 |
| Grade 1 | 59 |
| Grade 2 | 75 |
| Grade 3 | 64 |
| Grade 4 | 84 |
| Grade 5 | 62 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 190 | 46.7% |
| Male | 216 | 53.1% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.2% |
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