- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosston, AR
Nevada Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050003001398
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 226
- students enrolled
Nevada Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nevada School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050003001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Nevada Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 050003001398 · Rosston, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada High School (200 students)
Nevada Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Nevada Elementary School compares
Nevada Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
African American 26.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Nevada Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nevada School District reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nevada Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Elementary School
How many students attend Nevada Elementary School?
Nevada Elementary School has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosston, AR. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Nevada Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Rosston, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Elementary School?
Nevada Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Nevada School District?
Besides Nevada Elementary School, Nevada School District also operates Nevada High School (200 students). See the Nevada School District district page for the complete list.