Nichols Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Nichols Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
20%
4%
Black
48%
47%
White
17%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
235 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nichols Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementary School offer ?
Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Nichols Elementary School part of?
Nichols Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School Dist School District.
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