Enrollment
716
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby Township, MI
Richard J Duncan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard J Duncan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447001311
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard J Duncan Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Shelby Township · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard J Duncan Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J Duncan Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard J Duncan Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard J Duncan Elementary
Richard J Duncan Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Shelby Township, Michigan, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.1% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #187.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students) and Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students) alongside Richard J Duncan Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard J Duncan Elementary compares
Richard J Duncan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Richard J Duncan Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Richard J Duncan Elementary.
$12,513
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard J Duncan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard J Duncan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard J Duncan Elementary
How many students attend Richard J Duncan Elementary?
Richard J Duncan Elementary has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard J Duncan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard J Duncan Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard J Duncan Elementary?
25.1% of students at Richard J Duncan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard J Duncan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard J Duncan Elementary is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard J Duncan Elementary?
Richard J Duncan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard J Duncan Elementary rank among schools in Shelby Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J Duncan Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby Township on the city page.
Is Richard J Duncan Elementary a good school?
Richard J Duncan Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Richard J Duncan Elementary, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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