- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dequeen, AR
Dequeen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004900234
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Dequeen · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR.
School address
District: Dequeen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004900234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dequeen Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 050004900234 · Dequeen, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dequeen Primary (555 students)
Dequeen Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dequeen Elementary School
558 students
- Dequeen Primar
Dequeen Primary
555 students
- Dequeen High S
Dequeen High School
550 students
- Dequeen Middle
Dequeen Middle School
354 students
- Dequeen Junior
Dequeen Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Dequeen Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen Elementary School compares
Dequeen Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 28.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Dequeen Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dequeen School District reports $12,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dequeen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dequeen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen Elementary School
How many students attend Dequeen Elementary School?
Dequeen Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dequeen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequeen Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Dequeen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Dequeen, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen Elementary School?
Dequeen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Dequeen Elementary School rank among public schools in Dequeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dequeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Dequeen School District?
Besides Dequeen Elementary School, Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Primary (555 students), Dequeen High School (550 students), and Dequeen Middle School (354 students). See the Dequeen School District district page for the complete list.