Dequeen Elementary School

Dequeen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Dequeen School District in De Queen, Arkansas. With 524 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in Arkansas over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dequeen Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 54.3% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 38.7% statewide and 51.8% for the Dequeen School District. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.2 over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 16 students per teacher. Additionally, Dequeen Elementary spends $9,758 per student, which is higher than the state average, likely reflecting the school's efforts to provide additional resources and support for its students.

Compared to the nearby Cossatot River Elementary School, another high-performing school, Dequeen Elementary has slightly lower test scores but a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student. This suggests Dequeen Elementary may be allocating resources differently to support its students, who come from a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 74.95% to 82.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.