TRUMAN ELEM.

(417)448-2080

www.nevada.k12.mo.us

500 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.

500

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	24
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
436 (87.2 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.8 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	NEVADA R-V
Phone:	(417)448-2080
Website:	http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 3 171

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 166