Enrollment
558
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dequeen Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dequeen Elementary School
Dequeen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dequeen, Arkansas, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Primary (555 students) and Dequeen High School (550 students) alongside Dequeen Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dequeen Elementary School compares
Dequeen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dequeen School District, which includes Dequeen Elementary School.
$12,539
Per student
+2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dequeen Elementary School a good school?
Dequeen Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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