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Nicholls Elementary School

Elementary School · Coffee County · Nicholls, GA

A Coffee County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 368, Nicholls, GA 31554

  • Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,518
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Nicholls Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nicholls Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated825/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,175

Median home value

$79,900

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

6.6%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Coffee County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ambrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–5Not available405Compare →
Broxton-mary Hayes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–5Not available286Compare →
Indian Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available677Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–5Not available636Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Coffee County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$13,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nicholls Elementary School is listed in Coffee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nicholls Elementary School

Nicholls Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nicholls, GA, part of Coffee County, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nicholls Elementary School

What grades does Nicholls Elementary School serve?

Nicholls Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Nicholls Elementary School?

Nicholls Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholls Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nicholls Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nicholls Elementary School rank in GA?

Nicholls Elementary School ranks #1,601 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Nicholls Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nicholls Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Nicholls Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholls Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nicholls Elementary School a charter school?

No, Nicholls Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nicholls Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Nicholls Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholls Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Nicholls Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Coffee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
Area population (ZIP 31554)
7,343
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 31554; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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