Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts's student population of 689 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
29%
31%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts is ranked #576 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts often compared to?
Duncan Elementary School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Abner Creek Academy, Reidville Elementary School, Woodland Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts?
689 students attend Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts students are White, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts?
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts offer ?
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts part of?
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.
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