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Nichols Elementary School

590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nichols Elementary School serves 212 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 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Nichols Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
85-89%
60%
(09-10)
70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
20%
5%
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Black
49%
47%
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White
18%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Nichols Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
26%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
212 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nichols Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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