Richard J Duncan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby Township, Michigan 48315 · Utica Community Schools
#250 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#10537 of 50,301 nationally
About Richard J Duncan Elementary
Richard J Duncan Elementary is a public elementary located in Shelby Township, in the Utica Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 716 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 250th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 716.
There are 12 schools in Shelby Township; Richard J Duncan Elementary ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Richard J Duncan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richard J Duncan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beacon Tree Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
787 students · 1.5 km away
Beck Centennial Elem School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students · 1.8 km away
Washington Elementary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students · 4.2 km away
Crissman Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
586 students · 4.3 km away
Hevel Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 5.0 km away
Sequoyah Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 5.1 km away
Romeo High School
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,817 students · 5.2 km away
Eisenhower High School
Shelby Township · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,625 students · 5.5 km away
Shelby Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,073 students · 5.6 km away
Malow Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,084 students · 5.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richard J Duncan Elementary a good school?
Richard J Duncan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #250 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Richard J Duncan Elementary rank in Michigan?
Richard J Duncan Elementary ranks #250 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #10537 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richard J Duncan Elementary?
Richard J Duncan Elementary had 716 students in 2025.
Is Richard J Duncan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Richard J Duncan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richard J Duncan Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richard J Duncan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.