Duson Elementary School
Tel:
(337)521-8660
- Duson Elementary School serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Duson Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Duson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Duson Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #706 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 23% | 44% |
| White | 62% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafayette Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Duson Elementary School is Rayne High School (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mire Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles M. Burke Elementary School (4.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duson Charles M. Burke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 706 students
4.0 miles
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337)521-7630 4.0 PK-5 706 - Rayne Mire Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 563 students
4.2 miles
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)873-6602 4.2 PK-8 563 - Rayne Rayne High School Grades: 8-12 | 715 students
5.1 miles
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-3691 5.1 8-12 715 - Scott Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
5.1 miles
912 Delhomme Ave
Scott, LA 70583
(337)521-7820 5.1 PK-5 462 - Rayne Central Rayne Kindergarten School Grades: PK-K | 199 students
5.2 miles
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337)334-3669 5.2 PK-K 199
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