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.
400
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White225
Hispanic93
Black9
Asian16
Two or More56
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    225 (56.2%)
  • Hispanic
    93 (23.3%)
  • Two or More
    56 (14.0%)
  • Asian
    16 (4.0%)
  • Black
    9 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 232
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten57
Grade 153
Grade 264
Grade 369
Grade 484
Grade 573
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19248%
Male20852%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)