DUSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Duson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Duson, LA with about 233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Duson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Duson Elementary School, located at 301 Fourth Street in Duson, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their formative years. The school provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and development.
Beyond its academic offerings, Duson Elementary plays a central role in the local Duson community. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and school pride. Through its commitment to instruction and community involvement, Duson Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Duson Elementary School at (337) 521-8660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-8660
DUSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duson, LA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 233 students
- White
- 59.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.