Public schools in De Queen, AR
5 open public schools with an address in De Queen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,365
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of De Queen public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in De Queen, AR: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,365 students, an average of 473 per school. The largest campus is Dequeen Elementary School (558 students).
Every listed school belongs to De Queen School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving De Queen
Elementary schools in De Queen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Elementary School De Queen School District | 03–05 | 558 | 16.4:1 | |
| Dequeen Primary De Queen School District | KG–02 | 555 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in De Queen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Middle School De Queen School District | 06–07 | 354 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in De Queen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen High School De Queen School District | 10–12 | 550 | 9.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in De Queen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Junior High School De Queen School District | 08–09 | 348 | 10.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.8%
- Hispanic59.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.9%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 De Queen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,365 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in De Queen
How many public schools are in De Queen, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in De Queen: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,365 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve De Queen?
All listed public schools with an address in De Queen belong to De Queen School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in De Queen?
Dequeen High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in De Queen, with 550 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in De Queen?
No school with an address in De Queen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in De Queen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across De Queen public schools is 14.4:1, similar to the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in De Queen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities