Public schools in Duncanville, TX
13 open public schools with an address in Duncanville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,076
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Duncanville public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Duncanville, TX: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,076 students, an average of 756 per school. The largest campus is Duncanville H S (4,399 students), and the largest elementary school is William Lee Hastings El (529).
Duncanville ISD operates the most schools here (11), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Duncanville
Elementary schools in Duncanville
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmeadows El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | 435 | 14:1 | |
| Glenn C Hardin El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| H Bob Daniel Sr El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | 344 | 15:1 | |
| Merrifield El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | 393 | 16.4:1 | |
| S Gus Alexander Jr El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | 330 | 15.6:1 | |
| Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville Ume Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 258 | 18.4:1 | |
| William Lee Hastings El Duncanville ISD | PK–05 | 529 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Duncanville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Herman Reed Middle Duncanville ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 460 | 12.3:1 | |
| William H Byrd Middle Duncanville ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 517 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Duncanville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S Duncanville ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 4,399 | 18.2:1 | |
| Mary E Smithey Pace H S Duncanville ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 76 | 6.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Duncanville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Learning Center Duncanville ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Village Tech Schools Village Tech Schools · Charter | PK–12 | 1,335 | 19.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic54%
- Black38.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Duncanville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,076 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Duncanville
How many public schools are in Duncanville, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Duncanville: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,076 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Duncanville?
Schools with an address in Duncanville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Duncanville ISD (11 schools), Ume Preparatory Academy (1 school), Village Tech Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Duncanville?
Duncanville H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Duncanville, with 4,399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Duncanville?
Yes. 2 of the 13 public schools in Duncanville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, Village Tech Schools. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Duncanville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Duncanville public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Duncanville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities