- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dequeen Primary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 050004900853 · Dequeen, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.2:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Dequeen Elementary School (558 students)
Dequeen Primary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dequeen Elemen
Dequeen Elementary School
558 students
- This school
Dequeen Primary
555 students
- Dequeen High S
Dequeen High School
550 students
- Dequeen Middle
Dequeen Middle School
354 students
- Dequeen Junior
Dequeen Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Dequeen Primary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen Primary compares
Dequeen Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,490
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~555 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.