Duncan Unified District (4228)

Duncan, Arizona — 2 schools

395
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,034
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Duncan Unified District (4228) operates 2 public schools serving 395 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 369 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greenlee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,034 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 66.1% local, 11.8% state, and 22.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $60,118 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #229 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 35.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Duncan Elementary accounts for 69.4% of all Duncan Unified District (4228) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Duncan Unified District (4228)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Duncan Unified District (4228) chronic absenteeism rate is 35.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.2%
Federal
11.8%
State
66.1%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
229 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Greenlee County county, where this district is located.

$798
Studio/mo
$970
1 BR/mo
$1,158
2 BR/mo
$1,388
3 BR/mo
$1,738
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,118
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Duncan Unified District (4228).

White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

35.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Duncan Unified District (4228)

School Enrollment
Duncan Elementary
256
Duncan High School
113

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Duncan Unified District (4228)?

Duncan Unified District (4228) has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 395 students.

How much does Duncan Unified District (4228) spend per student?

Duncan Unified District (4228) spends $12,034 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #229 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Duncan Unified District (4228)?

The average teacher salary in Duncan Unified District (4228) is $60,118 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Duncan Unified District (4228)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Greenlee County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Duncan Unified District (4228)?

Duncan Unified District (4228) students are 74.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Duncan Unified District (4228)?

Duncan Unified District (4228) has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #229 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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