Liberty Elementary School vs Verne A Duncan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Happy Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Liberty Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Verne A Duncan Elementary School Happy Valley, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 678 | #300 of 678 |
| National rank | #39472 of 50,301 | #29236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Salem | Happy Valley |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 28.6).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 89%).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Liberty Elementary School better than Verne A Duncan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verne A Duncan Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 28.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Liberty Elementary School and Verne A Duncan Elementary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Salem and Happy Valley in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Elementary School: 400. Verne A Duncan Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Elementary School and Verne A Duncan Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Liberty Elementary School is 513th of 678 and Verne A Duncan Elementary School is 300th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).