Nichols Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530

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Nichols Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The percentage of students achieving is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving 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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 206 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: 85-89%
: 70-74%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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 14% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Nichols Elementary School
Pre-K	134
Kind	72

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Total Students

206 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School
2024	206
2023	212
2022	235
2021	283
2020	285
2019	285
2018	255
2017	255
2016	268
2010	217
2009	216
2008	181
2007	150
2006	177
2005	303

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School
2024	24
2023	21
2022	17
2021	21
2020	19
2019	19
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	16
2010	16
2009	18
2008	18
2007	17
2006	23

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (MS)

(09-10)

85-89%

60%

(09-10)

70-74%

51%

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	9:1	13:1
2023	10:1	14:1	12:1
2022	14:1	14:1	13:1
2021	13:1	15:1	13:1
2020	15:1	15:1	14:1
2019	15:1	15:1	14:1
2018	16:1	16:1	14:1
2017	16:1	16:1	14:1
2016	17:1	16:1	14:1
2010	13:1	16:1	14:1
2009	12:1	15:1	13:1
2008	10:1	16:1	13:1
2007	9:1	16:1	13:1
2006	8:1	16:1	13:1
2005	14:1	17:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi
2022	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2023	4%	1%	5%
2022	3%	1%	5%
2021	3%	1%	6%
2020	3%	1%	6%
2019	3%	1%	6%
2018	4%	1%	5%
2017	4%	1%	5%
2016	7%	2%	6%
2010	17%	1%	6%
2009	20%	1%	6%
2008	24%	1%	7%
2007	27%	1%	7%
2006	29%	1%	6%

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Hispanic

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	15%	5%
2023	20%	5%	16%
2022	20%	4%	15%
2021	26%	4%	16%
2020	21%	4%	14%
2019	21%	4%	14%
2018	17%	4%	11%
2017	17%	4%	11%
2016	14%	3%	9%
2010	6%	2%	7%
2009	2%	2%	6%
2008	1%	2%	6%
2007	3%	2%	5%
2006	2%	1%	3%
2005	2%	1%	4%

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Black

47%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	47%	47%
2023	49%	47%	36%
2022	48%	47%	34%
2021	45%	48%	34%
2020	44%	48%	34%
2019	44%	48%	34%
2018	51%	49%	36%
2017	51%	49%	36%
2016	45%	49%	38%
2010	71%	50%	37%
2009	69%	50%	36%
2008	66%	51%	35%
2007	62%	51%	34%
2006	55%	51%	35%
2005	51%	51%	35%

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White

25%

42%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	25%	42%
2023	18%	42%	38%
2022	17%	43%	39%
2021	17%	43%	38%
2020	26%	44%	41%
2019	26%	44%	41%
2018	21%	43%	44%
2017	21%	43%	44%
2016	27%	45%	46%
2010	6%	46%	50%
2009	9%	46%	52%
2008	9%	46%	52%
2007	8%	46%	54%
2006	14%	46%	56%
2005	18%	47%	53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	13%	4%
2023	9%	4%	5%
2022	11%	4%	7%
2021	8%	3%	6%
2020	5%	2%	5%
2019	5%	2%	5%
2018	7%	2%	4%
2017	7%	2%	4%
2016	5%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.68

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	0.68	0.60
2023	0.68	0.60	0.70
2022	0.69	0.60	0.71
2021	0.70	0.59	0.71
2020	0.70	0.58	0.70
2019	0.70	0.58	0.70
2018	0.67	0.58	0.67
2017	0.67	0.58	0.67
2016	0.70	0.56	0.64
2010	0.46	0.55	0.61
2009	0.48	0.54	0.60
2008	0.50	0.53	0.61
2007	0.55	0.53	0.59
2006	0.60	0.53	0.59
2005	0.63	0.52	0.59

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Eligible for

67%

68%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	67%	68%
2023	82%	74%	67%
2022	99%	100%	99%
2021	99%	100%	99%
2020	78%	68%	61%
2019	78%	68%	61%
2018	78%	70%	55%
2017	78%	70%	55%
2016	80%	70%	60%
2010	94%	62%	55%
2009	90%	59%	54%
2008	91%	58%	54%
2007	75%	59%	51%
2006	89%	63%	65%
2005	86%	56%	49%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Nichols Elementary School	Mississippi	Biloxi Public School District
2024	8%	6%
2023	17%	26%	32%
2020	5%	6%	7%
2019	5%	6%	7%
2018	4%	6%	6%
2017	4%	6%	6%
2016	5%	5%	7%
2010	3%	8%	10%
2009	6%	9%	11%
2008	7%	9%	13%
2007	12%	8%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Biloxi Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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<�鶹��ý 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?

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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