Duncan Elementary School of the Arts

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

689

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	149
Black	200
Asian	3
Two or More	61

White
276 (40.1 %)
Black
200 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
149 (21.6 %)
Two or More
61 (8.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-2373
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 47

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 121