Excellent
#1 of 863 schools in MS
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Nichols Elementary School
Elementary School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Biloxi Public School Dist elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
590 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
- Math 87% proficient (2009)
- Reading 72% proficient (2009)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nichols Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nichols 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$39,755
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| St Martin N Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | 2.6 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Diberville ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–3 | 2.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Biloxi Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nichols Elementary School is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nichols Elementary School
Nichols Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nichols Elementary School
What grades does Nichols Elementary School serve?
Nichols Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nichols Elementary School rank in MS?
Nichols Elementary School ranks #1 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Nichols Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nichols Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nichols Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Nichols Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nichols Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nichols Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nichols Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nichols Elementary School?
74.8% of students at Nichols 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (228) 374-7250
- Area population (ZIP 39530)
- 7,836
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 39530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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