Enrollment
555
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dequeen, AR
Dequeen Primary
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004900853
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen Primary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dequeen · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen Primary has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR.
School address
District: Dequeen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004900853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dequeen Primary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dequeen Primary
Dequeen Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dequeen, Arkansas, enrolling 555 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 62.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.7% 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 Elementary School (558 students) and Dequeen High School (550 students) alongside Dequeen Primary.
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 Primary compares
Dequeen Primary on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.7%
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 55.7%
White 27.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Dequeen Primary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dequeen School District, which includes Dequeen Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Elementary School | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen Primary'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
- 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dequeen Primary
How many students attend Dequeen Primary?
Dequeen Primary has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dequeen, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Primary is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequeen Primary?
62.0% of students at Dequeen Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen Primary?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Dequeen, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen Primary?
Dequeen Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among public schools in Dequeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen Primary ranks #5 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 Primary a good school?
Dequeen Primary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Primary, Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Elementary School (558 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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