- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Richard J Duncan Elementary held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263447001311 · Shelby Township, MI Other · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 18.8:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Richard J Duncan Elementary held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Richard J Duncan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 716
Richard J Duncan Elementary
716 students
What this shows Richard J Duncan Elementary reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard J Duncan Elementary compares
Richard J Duncan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,663
- 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
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 (~716 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.