Chauncey H Duker School in McHenry, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chauncey H Duker School is a suburban public school in McHenry, Illinois that is part of Mchenry Cmty Cons Sch Dist 15. It serves 439 students in grades 4 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 4 - 5

439 Students

33 Teachers

3711 W Kane Ave

McHenry, IL 60050 View local requests

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Chauncey H Duker School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Chauncey H Duker School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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