DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Duncan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spartanburg 05 school district, located in Duncan, SC with about 603 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Duncan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Duncan Elementary School, located at 100 South Danzler Road in Duncan, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Spartanburg School District Five community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Duncan Elementary is known for being a central hub for families in the local area. The school places a high value on community involvement and parental engagement, working to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged. With its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the Duncan community.

For more information, contact Duncan Elementary at (864) 949-2373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
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DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duncan, SC with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Spartanburg 05
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
49.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 603 students

White
47.4%
Black or African American
26.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.6%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
1.7%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.