DEQUEEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

DEQUEEN PRIMARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DE QUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DEQUEEN, AR with about 611 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, DEQUEEN PRIMARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

De Queen Primary School, located at 235 Treating Plant Road in De Queen, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the De Queen School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early developmental years of a child’s education, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grades. The school is dedicated to establishing a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a solid groundwork for students as they progress through the district's K-12 system.

The school operates under the identity of the "De Queen Leopards," reflecting the district’s collective school spirit and community pride. Through its official website, http://www.dequeenleopards.org, the institution maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the surrounding De Queen community, the primary school strives to ensure that its youngest learners are well-prepared for the challenges of middle and high school.

For more information, contact DEQUEEN PRIMARY at (870) 642-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.