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#884 of 1,036 schools in AR

Nevada Elementary School

Elementary School · Nevada School District · Rosston, AR

An elementary school in Rosston, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 50, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Math 34% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,019
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Nevada Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Nevada Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,981

Median home value

$38,100

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Nevada School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nevada Elementary School is listed in NEVADA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nevada Elementary School

Nevada Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rosston, AR, part of Nevada School District, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nevada Elementary School

What grades does Nevada Elementary School serve?

Nevada Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Nevada Elementary School?

Nevada Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nevada Elementary School rank in AR?

Nevada Elementary School ranks #884 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Nevada Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nevada Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Nevada Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nevada Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nevada Elementary School a charter school?

No, Nevada Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nevada Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Nevada Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nevada Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Nevada Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nevada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 71858)
1,686
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
47.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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