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DUNCAN

Oklahoma · Public School District
8
Schools
3,361
Students
$10,963
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
64.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DUNCAN is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 3,361 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,963 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EMERSON ESKG–05357
HORACE MANN ESKG–05342
MARK TWAIN ESKG–05186
PLATO ESKG–05290
WOODROW WILSON ESKG–05276
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DUNCAN MS06–08753
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DUNCAN HS09–12946
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WILL ROGERS PRE-K CTRPK–PK211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,963-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
31%
State
48.7%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
19.9%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,361
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,963, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DUNCAN?
DUNCAN has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,361 students.
What is the graduation rate for DUNCAN?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DUNCAN spend per student?
DUNCAN spends $10,963 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DUNCAN?
64% of students in DUNCAN qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DUNCAN?
No, DUNCAN does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DUNCAN serve?
DUNCAN serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DUNCAN?
The median opportunity score across schools in DUNCAN is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.