Richard J Duncan Elementary

14500 26 MILE RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315

duncan.uticak12.org/

701 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

701

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard J Duncan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	23
Black	14
Asian	26
Two or More	23

White
615 (87.7 %)
Asian
26 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.3 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Black
14 (2.0 %)

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:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-4600
Website:	http://duncan.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 94