Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duncan Chapel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Duncan Chapel Elementary serves the northwest part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duncan Chapel Elementary School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A tradition of Community, Achievement and Leadership
School Rankings
Duncan Chapel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duncan Chapel Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duncan Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Duncan Chapel Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Duncan Chapel Elementary School?
619 students attend Duncan Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Duncan Chapel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duncan Chapel Elementary School?
Duncan Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duncan Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Duncan Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Duncan Chapel Elementary School part of?
Duncan Chapel Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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