Nichols Elementary School serves 203 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- 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 203 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
7%
Black
41%
45%
White
27%
40%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
203 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Nichols Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (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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