Very Good
#495 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
Duncan Elementary
Elementary School · Duncan Unified District (4228) · Duncan, AZ
A Duncan Unified District (4228) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO BOX 710, Duncan, AZ 85534
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duncan Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Duncan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,929
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$576/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Duncan Unified District (4228)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duncan Elementary is listed in Duncan Unified District (4228); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duncan Elementary
Duncan Elementary is a public elementary school in Duncan, AZ, part of Duncan Unified District (4228), serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duncan Elementary
What grades does Duncan Elementary serve?
Duncan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Duncan Elementary?
Duncan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duncan Elementary rank in AZ?
Duncan Elementary ranks #495 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Duncan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Duncan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Duncan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duncan Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Duncan Elementary a charter school?
No, Duncan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duncan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Duncan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Greenlee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (928) 359-2054
- Area population (ZIP 85534)
- 3,088
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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