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Nichols Elementary School

10665 Hwy 44 W
West Point, KY 40177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Nichols Elementary School's student population of 106 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Nichols Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#695 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nichols Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nichols Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Nichols Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nichols Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols Elementary School's ranking?
Nichols Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
106 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nichols Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementary School offer ?
Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Elementary School part of?
Nichols Elementary School is part of Bullitt County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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