Nichols Elementary School serves 206 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 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Nichols Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
206 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nichols Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementary School offer ?
Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Elementary School part of?
Nichols Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School District.
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