- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duncan, SC
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Elementary School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450360001016
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 450360001016 · Duncan, SC Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- This school 670
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
670 students
What this shows Duncan Elementary School of the Arts reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncan Elementary School of the Arts compares
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan Elementary School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Duncan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
How many students attend Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duncan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duncan Elementary School of the Arts rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duncan on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides Duncan Elementary School of the Arts, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.