Serving 512 students in grades 3-5, Truman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Truman Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Nevada, MO, covering approximately 359.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest edges of the zone can take 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today...Leading Tomorrow...Together!
School Rankings
Truman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truman Elementary School's ranking?
Truman Elementary School is ranked #1603 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
512 students attend Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Truman Elementary School offer ?
Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman Elementary School part of?
Truman Elementary School is part of Nevada R-V School District.
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