Duncan Elementary

Duncan Unified District (4228)
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
256 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Duncan Elementary School, located at 1 Mc Grath Ave. in Duncan, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Duncan Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social growth, and the personal success of its young students. By emphasizing small-town values and individualized attention, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s website reflects its role as the primary educational resource for the area, offering parents and community members access to important administrative information, school calendars, and resources to help students succeed. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Duncan Elementary focuses on building a strong educational groundwork in core subjects while encouraging student participation in school activities. It remains a central pillar of the Duncan community, dedicated to empowering its students to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
256
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (70.3%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duncan Unified District (4228)
Phone: (928)359-2054
Website: http://dusdwildkats.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio