Whitcomb Elementary School

www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/2915

415 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitcomb Elementary School is a public school located in Milwaukie, Oregon, and is part of the North Clackamas School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The staff at Whitcomb emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, working closely with families and the community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond the core curriculum, Whitcomb Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. The school leverages its affiliation with the North Clackamas district to provide various instructional programs, intervention services, and enrichment opportunities tailored to meet individual student needs. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and character building, Whitcomb aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and their future academic endeavors.

415

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitcomb Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	183
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
183 (44.4%)
White
142 (34.5%)
Two or More
44 (10.7%)
Black
22 (5.3%)
Asian
13 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)353-5660
Website:	http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/2915
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 77