Enrollment
354
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dequeen Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dequeen Middle School
Dequeen Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dequeen, Arkansas, enrolling 354 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (31%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% 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.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Elementary School (558 students) and Dequeen Primary (555 students) alongside Dequeen Middle 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 Middle School compares
Dequeen Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,539
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
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.
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 58.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dequeen School District, which includes Dequeen Middle 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 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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~354 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dequeen Middle School a good school?
Dequeen Middle School earns 36/100 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 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.
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