Dequeen Elementary School

233 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 510 students in grades 3-5, Dequeen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dequeen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dequeen Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
510 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dequeen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequeen Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#264 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dequeen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dequeen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dequeen Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
58%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
29%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dequeen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dequeen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dequeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dequeen Elementary School's ranking?
Dequeen Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dequeen Elementary School?
510 students attend Dequeen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dequeen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen Elementary School?
Dequeen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dequeen Elementary School offer ?
Dequeen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dequeen Elementary School part of?
Dequeen Elementary School is part of Dequeen School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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