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#478 of 863 schools in MS
Nicholson Elementary School
Elementary School · Picayune School District · Picayune, MS
A Picayune School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1887 Highway 11 South, Picayune, MS 39466
- Math 40% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicholson Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nicholson 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Picayune), 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
$50,926
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 3–6 | 2.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| South Side Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 3.0 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| West Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 60 | 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.
Picayune School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nicholson Elementary School is listed in PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicholson Elementary School
Nicholson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Picayune, MS, part of Picayune School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicholson Elementary School
What grades does Nicholson Elementary School serve?
Nicholson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Nicholson Elementary School?
Nicholson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicholson Elementary School rank in MS?
Nicholson Elementary School ranks #478 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Nicholson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Nicholson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholson Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nicholson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nicholson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nicholson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholson Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Nicholson 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pearl River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (601) 798-6309
- Area population (ZIP 39466)
- 28,292
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39466; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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