Duson Elementary School

301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529

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Duson Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Duson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Duson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Duson Elementary School's student population of 226 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

226 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Duson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Duson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#531 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

28%

42%

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White

56%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.63

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

92%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lafayette Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duson Elementary School's ranking?

Duson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Duson Elementary School often compared to?

Duson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. Leo Judice Elementary School, J. Wallace James Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

How many students attend Duson Elementary School?

226 students attend Duson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Duson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Duson Elementary School?

Duson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Duson Elementary School offer ?

Duson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Duson Elementary School part of?

Duson Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education