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%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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.
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
What school district is Duson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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