DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

233 TREATING PLANT ROAD
DE QUEEN, AR 71832

www.dequeenleopards.org

558 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

De Queen Elementary School, located at 233 Treating Plant Road in De Queen, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the De Queen School District. As part of the "De Queen Leopards" community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The facility is situated in a central hub for the district, reflecting the school's commitment to supporting the educational growth of the local population through a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic mission, the school plays an integral role in the tight-knit De Queen community. By fostering a culture of school spirit and community involvement, De Queen Elementary aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and character development. The school’s digital presence and district alignment ensure that parents and guardians stay connected to student progress and institutional updates, reinforcing the school's role as a collaborative partner in the early education of the region's children.

558

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	324
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
324 (58.1%)
White
156 (28.0%)
Pacific Islander
33 (5.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.4%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DE QUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)584-4311
Website:	http://www.dequeenleopards.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 186

Grade 4 167

Grade 5 205