Duson: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Duson. Charles M. Burke Elementary School is the largest at 714 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 2,114 students.
- ~320 residents per school (vs Louisiana ~589).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 320 residents per school. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Lafayette Parish |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,114 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 121 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,347 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 63.7% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette |
| Nearest College · City | Lafayette |
| Nearest College · Phone | (337) 988-4042 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Duson Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 310 Avenue Au Nord |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (337) 873-3521 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 70529 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12