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#444 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 43% in state
Dequeen Elementary School
Elementary School · Dequeen School District · Dequeen, AR
An elementary school in Dequeen, AR where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
233 TREATING PLANT RD, Dequeen, AR 71832
- Math 55% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dequeen Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dequeen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average266/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,497
Median home value
$106,700
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Dequeen School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dequeen Elementary School is listed in DEQUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dequeen Elementary School
Dequeen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dequeen, AR, part of Dequeen School District, serving approximately 524 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dequeen Elementary School
What grades does Dequeen Elementary School serve?
Dequeen Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dequeen Elementary School?
Dequeen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dequeen Elementary School rank in AR?
Dequeen Elementary School ranks #444 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Dequeen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dequeen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dequeen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dequeen Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dequeen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dequeen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dequeen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dequeen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dequeen Elementary School?
77.5% of students at Dequeen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (870) 584-4311
- Area population (ZIP 71832)
- 10,178
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71832; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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