TRUMAN ELEM.

NEVADA R-V
901 W ASHLAND
NEVADA, MO 64772
512 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Truman Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Nevada, Missouri. Serving as part of the Nevada R-V School District, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic and social development for young students within the community. Its physical location at 901 W. Ashland serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares children for their subsequent years in middle and high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Nevada R-V School District, which emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, Truman Elementary focuses on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also incorporating activities that encourage personal growth. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, district news, and academic resources through the school’s official website at http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us.
512
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    467 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.3%)
  • Black
    8 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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 R-V
Phone: (417)448-2080
Website: http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 3 170
Grade 4 177
Grade 5 165
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WEBER ELEM.
NEVADA R-V
1501 N. ASH
NEVADA, MO 64772 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd