Duncan Unified District (4228)

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Duncan, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Duncan Unified District (4228) #211 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,287 per pupil, Duncan Unified District (4228) ranks #334 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

395
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,287
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Duncan Unified District (4228) operates 2 public schools serving 395 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greenlee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,287 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 66.1% local, 11.8% state, and 22.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #211 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Duncan Elementary, enrolling 256 students (69% of the district's total enrollment).

Duncan Elementary accounts for 64.8% of all Duncan Unified District (4228) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Duncan Unified District (4228) a distant remainder — means Duncan Unified District (4228)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: 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

Where does the funding come from?

22.2%
Federal
11.8%
State
66.1%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
211 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

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

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

How Duncan Unified District (4228) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Challenge School Inc. (6362) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School (79882) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pioneer Preparatory School (90140) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Oracle Elementary District (4444) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Eagle College Prep Maryvale Llc (91938) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Duncan Unified District (4228)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 395 students.

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

Duncan Unified District (4228) spends $11,287 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #211 in Arizona.

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 37/100, ranking #211 out of 437 districts in Arizona.