Needs Improvement
#930 of 990 schools in CT
Nichols School
Elementary School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT
A Stratford School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
396 Nichols Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nichols School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nichols School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,656
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Wilcoxson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| High Horizons Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stratford School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nichols School is listed in Stratford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nichols School
Nichols School is a public elementary school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nichols School
What grades does Nichols School serve?
Nichols School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Nichols School?
Nichols School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nichols School rank in CT?
Nichols School ranks #930 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Nichols School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nichols School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nichols School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nichols School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nichols School a charter school?
No, Nichols School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nichols School a Title I school?
No, Nichols School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nichols School?
44.1% of students at Nichols School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (203) 385-4294
- Area population (ZIP 06614)
- 35,538
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06614; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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