- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dequeen, AR
Dequeen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050004900236
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Dequeen · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR.
School address
District: Dequeen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004900236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dequeen Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 050004900236 · Dequeen, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.6:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dequeen Elementary School (558 students)
Dequeen Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen Middle 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
- This school
Dequeen Middle School
354 students
- Dequeen Junior
Dequeen Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Dequeen Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen Middle School compares
Dequeen Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 30.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Dequeen Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dequeen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen Middle 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen Middle School
How many students attend Dequeen Middle School?
Dequeen Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dequeen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequeen Middle School?
63.3% of students at Dequeen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Dequeen, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen Middle School?
Dequeen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dequeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle 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.