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4 schools in Duson

Louisiana · Public K-12

Across the city, Duson hosts 4 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 1,827 Louisiana students (about 457 per campus).

7-year change in Duson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,827
-53 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 52%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
29%
was 24%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Charles M. Burke Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05564
Duson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05229
Judice Middle SchoolMiddle06-08442
Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05592

About Duson

Duson is a compact Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,827 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 457, below the state mean of about 509.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 1,880 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,827 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 52% to 42%.

On allk12, the community for Duson discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Duson, Louisiana?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Duson, with a combined enrollment of about 1,827.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Duson?
Duson has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Duson?
Ridge Elementary School is the largest public school in Duson by enrollment, with approximately 592 students.
What school districts serve Duson?
Duson public schools are operated by Lafayette Parish.
What grade levels do public schools in Duson cover?
Public schools in Duson serve students from pre-K through grade 8.