Dequeen Primary serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dequeen Primary's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
587 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Dequeen Primary is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
58%
14%

Black
4%
20%

White
27%
59%

Hawaiian
6%
1%

Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dequeen Primary?
587 students attend Dequeen Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dequeen Primary students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen Primary?
Dequeen Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dequeen Primary offer ?
Dequeen Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dequeen Primary part of?
Dequeen Primary is part of Dequeen School District.
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