Dequeen Primary serves 589 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dequeen Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dequeen Primary's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Mascot
Leopard
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dequeen Primary is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
26%
58%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dequeen Primary?
589 students attend Dequeen Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dequeen Primary students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen Primary?
Dequeen Primary has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dequeen Primary part of?
Dequeen Primary is part of Dequeen School District.
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