Dequeen Primary

235 Treating Plant Rd
De Queen, AR 71832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2024)

  • 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
58%
14%
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Black
4%
20%
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White
27%
59%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Dequeen Primary 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
69%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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

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