RICHARD J DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richard J Duncan Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Utica Community Schools school district, located in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI with about 702 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Richard J Duncan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Richard J. Duncan Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in Shelby Township, Michigan, serving students within the Utica Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to build a strong educational foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant value on parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. With a dedicated staff committed to student success, Richard J. Duncan Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to cater to diverse interests and learning styles. The school’s location in Shelby Township offers a suburban setting that helps facilitate a close-knit school culture, making it a focal point for families who prioritize a structured and collaborative educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact Richard J Duncan Elementary at (586) 797-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315-6504
(586) 797-4600
RICHARD J DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI with about 702 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Utica Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 702
- Teachers:
- 37.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 702 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHARD J DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.