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Dequeen Elementary School

Summary:

Dequeen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Dequeen School District in De Queen, Arkansas. With 523 students, the school is ranked 118 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Academically, Dequeen Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages in most subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 46.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.9% for the district and 33.8% for the state. In mathematics, 47.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to 47.5% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.8 over the past three years, which is lower than the state average.

Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.95% to 82.35% over the past three years, Dequeen Elementary School appears to be allocating resources effectively, as evidenced by its strong academic performance. In comparison, the nearby Cossatot River Elementary School in the Cossatot River School District had lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Dequeen Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 233 Treating Plant Rd
       De Queen, AR  71832

(870) 584-4311

District: Dequeen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,758 Help


Students who attend Dequeen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dequeen Middle School
High:    Dequeen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.3%
White:
30.7%
Pacific Islander:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dequeen Elementary School ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.3%), White (30.7%), Pacific Islander (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dequeen Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dequeen Elementary School is $9,758.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dequeen Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dequeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dequeen School District 31st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dequeen Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.05 217th 411 47.2%
2006 63.64 155th 402 61.4%
2007 60.68 189th 440 57.0%
2008 62.13 189th 439 56.9%
2009 67.95 145th 445 67.4%
2010 78.95 69th 457 84.9%
2011 81.55 47th 471 90.0%
2012 83.51 31st 468 93.4%
2013 83.15 37th 476 92.2%
2014 82.45 50th 471 89.4%
2015 70.47 108th 466 76.8%
2016 55.47 216th 494 56.3%
2017 69.92 126th 485 74.0%
2018 71.98 122nd 480 74.6%
2019 77.97 82nd 488 83.2%
2021 70.80 132nd 496 73.4%
2022 76.37 101st 487 79.3%
2023 74.25 119th 492 75.8%
2024 73.37 118th 497 76.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dequeen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 47 0 39 6 n/a n/a 0 774
1989 654 50 2 57 6 n/a n/a 0 769
1990 674 45 2 71 3 n/a n/a 0 795
1991 657 48 0 82 12 n/a n/a 0 799
1992 645 46 0 110 12 n/a n/a 0 813
1993 610 56 2 137 11 n/a n/a 0 816
1994 559 58 11 157 6 n/a n/a 0 791
1995 558 59 4 216 16 n/a n/a 0 853
1996 558 59 4 216 16 n/a n/a 0 853
1997 540 55 1 265 17 n/a n/a 0 878
1998 536 58 2 302 26 n/a n/a 0 924
1999 516 68 2 347 31 n/a n/a 0 964
2000 501 71 1 364 20 n/a n/a 0 957
2001 299 43 0 230 19 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 309 51 1 281 15 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 309 51 1 281 15 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 306 54 0 321 17 n/a n/a 0 698
2005 279 44 0 342 14 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 180 25 1 271 11 n/a n/a 0 488
2007 188 20 4 293 10 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 163 25 4 314 10 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 150 22 3 320 10 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 151 20 1 336 14 0 0 0 522
2011 161 15 2 342 13 0 4 0 537
2012 164 14 2 375 10 0 7 0 572
2013 151 12 4 370 5 2 11 0 555
2014 137 14 11 361 2 1 9 0 535
2015 171 16 8 317 2 2 8 0 524
2016 188 16 4 324 3 7 11 0 553
2017 185 18 4 342 6 11 13 0 579
2018 183 19 2 380 6 15 12 0 617
2019 162 19 1 353 6 25 17 0 583
2020 170 15 1 329 7 18 19 0 559
2021 152 14 1 318 5 22 19 0 531
2022 147 12 2 296 9 30 14 0 510
2023 158 6 3 300 9 30 17 0 523
2024 161 6 2 295 8 31 21 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dequeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 43.8 17.6 n/a
1989 769 46.0 16.7 n/a
1990 795 47.0 16.9 38.5
1991 799 47.3 16.8 39.4
1992 813 45.2 17.9 38.4
1993 816 45.4 18.0 43.5
1994 791 45.5 17.4 49.4
1995 853 46.4 18.4 48.7
1996 853 46.4 18.4 48.7
1997 878 50.5 17.4 56.4
1998 924 50.5 18.3 58.3
1999 964 46.5 20.7 67.8
2000 957 60.0 16.0 69.3
2001 591 36.0 16.4 67.9
2002 657 44.0 14.9 67.1
2003 657 44.0 14.9 67.1
2004 698 43.0 16.2 72.6
2005 679 42.0 16.2 72.8
2006 488 27.0 18.1 76
2007 515 36.0 14.3 79
2008 516 37.0 13.9 77.5
2009 505 34.0 14.9 78.2
2010 522 32.4 13.3 78.7
2011 537 38.6 13.9 80.3
2012 572 38.3 14.9 78.8
2013 555 39.6 14.0 76.8
2014 535 40.0 13.3 79.6
2015 524 40.0 13.1 77.9
2016 553 43.0 12.8 77.8
2017 579 41.6 13.8 40.4
2018 617 41.5 14.8 43.6
2019 583 36.1 16.1 76.5
2020 559 38.3 14.5 80.7
2021 531 38.3 13.8 76.3
2022 510 34.3 14.8 82.4
2023 523 36.9 14.1 75
2024 524 34.3 15.2 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dequeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 43.8 17.6 n/a
1989 769 46.0 16.7 n/a
1990 795 47.0 16.9 38.5
1991 799 47.3 16.8 39.4
1992 813 45.2 17.9 38.4
1993 816 45.4 18.0 43.5
1994 791 45.5 17.4 49.4
1995 853 46.4 18.4 48.7
1996 853 46.4 18.4 48.7
1997 878 50.5 17.4 56.4
1998 924 50.5 18.3 58.3
1999 964 46.5 20.7 67.8
2000 957 60.0 16.0 69.3
2001 591 36.0 16.4 67.9
2002 657 44.0 14.9 67.1
2003 657 44.0 14.9 67.1
2004 698 43.0 16.2 72.6
2005 679 42.0 16.2 72.8
2006 488 27.0 18.1 76
2007 515 36.0 14.3 79
2008 516 37.0 13.9 77.5
2009 505 34.0 14.9 78.2
2010 522 32.4 13.3 78.7
2011 537 38.6 13.9 80.3
2012 572 38.3 14.9 78.8
2013 555 39.6 14.0 76.8
2014 535 40.0 13.3 79.6
2015 524 40.0 13.1 77.9
2016 553 43.0 12.8 77.8
2017 579 41.6 13.8 40.4
2018 617 41.5 14.8 43.6
2019 583 36.1 16.1 76.5
2020 559 38.3 14.5 80.7
2021 531 38.3 13.8 76.3
2022 510 34.3 14.8 82.4
2023 523 36.9 14.1 75
2024 524 34.3 15.2 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dequeen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,785 (18.3%) $7,973 (81.7%) $9,758

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dequeen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Dequeen Elementary School)83.971.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English (Dequeen School District)83.971.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Dequeen Elementary School)74.558.5
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Dequeen School District)74.558.5
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Dequeen Elementary School)49.136.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Dequeen School District)49.136.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dequeen Elementary School)58.340.9
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dequeen School District)58.340.9
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Dequeen Elementary School)7671.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English (Dequeen School District)7671.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Dequeen Elementary School)63.867.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Dequeen School District)63.867.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Dequeen Elementary School)50.549.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Dequeen School District)50.549.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Dequeen Elementary School)53.152.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Dequeen School District)53.152.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Dequeen Elementary School)79.681.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Dequeen School District)79.681.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Dequeen Elementary School)62.352.3
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Dequeen School District)62.352.3
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Dequeen Elementary School)5636.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Dequeen School District)5636.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Dequeen Elementary School)5447.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Dequeen School District)5447.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students583523
 10.3%
African American196
 68.4%
American Indian69
 50%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic353300
 15%
Pacific Islander2530
 20%
White162158
 2.5%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%75%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dequeen Elementary School

Students at Dequeen Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 31% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Dequeen Elementary School.

Students who attend Dequeen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dequeen Middle School
High : Dequeen High School

Dequeen Elementary School ranks 118th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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