NEVADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEVADA SCHOOL DISTRICT
6580 US HWY 278
ROSSTON, AR 71858
226 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Nevada Elementary School is located in the rural community of Rosston, Arkansas, serving as a key component of the Nevada School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic instruction and community-centered learning. As part of a smaller school district, Nevada Elementary typically fosters a tight-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty work closely with students to meet their developmental and educational needs within a supportive, rural setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Nevada School District, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards, the school aims to create a strong educational base for its students before they transition into higher grade levels within the district. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, extracurricular involvement, and local academic pride.
226
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    139 (61.5%)
  • Black
    59 (26.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: NEVADA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)871-2475
Website: http://www.nevadaschooldistrict.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio