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#601 of 1,176 schools in SC
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary School · Spartanburg 05 · Duncan, SC
A Spartanburg 05 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 South Danzler Road, Duncan, SC 29334
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duncan Elementary School of the Arts 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,595
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellford Academy of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Lyman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| River Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 812 | Compare → |
| Abner Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 760 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spartanburg 05
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is listed in Spartanburg 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Duncan, SC, part of Spartanburg 05, serving approximately 739 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
What grades does Duncan Elementary School of the Arts serve?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duncan Elementary School of the Arts rank in SC?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts ranks #601 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Duncan Elementary School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Duncan Elementary School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duncan Elementary School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (864) 949-2373
- Area population (ZIP 29334)
- 18,260
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 29334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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