- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dequeen, AR
Dequeen Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004901503
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dequeen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Junior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR.
School address
District: Dequeen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004901503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dequeen Junior High School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 050004901503 · Dequeen, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 11.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dequeen Elementary School (558 students)
Dequeen Junior High School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dequeen Elemen
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
- This school
Dequeen Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Dequeen Junior High School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen Junior High School compares
Dequeen Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
White 29.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Dequeen Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dequeen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen Junior High 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
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen Junior High School
How many students attend Dequeen Junior High School?
Dequeen Junior High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dequeen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Junior High School is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Dequeen Junior High School?
59.4% of students at Dequeen Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Dequeen, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen Junior High School?
Dequeen Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Dequeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Elementary School (558 students), Dequeen Primary (555 students), and Dequeen High School (550 students). See the Dequeen School District district page for the complete list.