- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duson, LA
Duson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Duson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000671
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Duson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Duson Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Duson, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Duson Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220087000671 · Duson, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 15.3:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Duson Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Duson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 229
Duson Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Duson Elementary School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duson Elementary School compares
Duson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Duson Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Duson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Duson Elementary School
How many students attend Duson Elementary School?
Duson Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duson Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Duson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Duson Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Duson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duson Elementary School?
Duson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duson Elementary School rank among schools in Duson?
By Resource Investment Index, Duson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Duson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Duson Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.