Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Duncan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Duncan Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Duncan, AZ, encompassing approximately 469.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duncan Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Duncan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duncan Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duncan Elementary School's ranking?
Duncan Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Duncan Elementary School often compared to?
Duncan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairbanks Middle School, Metcalf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Duncan Elementary School?
256 students attend Duncan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Duncan Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duncan Elementary School?
Duncan Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duncan Elementary School offer ?
Duncan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncan Elementary School part of?
Duncan Elementary School is part of Duncan Unified District (4228).
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