At a glance
Reported students
716
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Richard J Duncan Elementary: 716 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 726
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
What the reported data says about Richard J Duncan Elementary
Richard J Duncan Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Shelby Township. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.6%) and Asian (4.5%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richard J Duncan Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Utica Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
711 reported students
Beacon Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
787 reported students
Schuchard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
602 reported students
Schwarzkoff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
597 reported students
Crissman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
586 reported students
Havel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
571 reported students
Public schools near Richard J Duncan Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 787 | 0.9 mi |
| Beck Centennial Elem School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 406 | 1.1 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Romeo Community Schools | KG–05 | 428 | 2.6 mi |
| Crissman Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 586 | 2.7 mi |
| Hevel Elementary Elementary · Romeo Community Schools | KG–05 | 441 | 3.1 mi |
| Sequoyah Elementary School Elementary · Chippewa Valley Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard J Duncan Elementary
What grades does Richard J Duncan Elementary serve?
Richard J Duncan Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Utica Community Schools.
How many students attend Richard J Duncan Elementary?
Richard J Duncan Elementary reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 726 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard J Duncan Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 716 students and 42.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard J Duncan Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard J Duncan Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Utica Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard J Duncan Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard J Duncan Elementary in?
Richard J Duncan Elementary is part of Utica Community Schools, based in Sterling Heights, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard J Duncan Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beacon Tree Elementary School (0.9 mi), Beck Centennial Elem School (1.1 mi), Washington Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.