Duson Elementary School

301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • 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 declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Duson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duson Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#264 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
32%
45-49%
42%
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duson Elementary School's ranking?
Duson Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
59% of Duson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duson Elementary School?
Duson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duson Elementary School offer ?
Duson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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