Very Good
#376 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 21% in state
Nichols Hills ES
Elementary School · Oklahoma City · Nichols Hills, OK
An Oklahoma City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1301 West Wilshire Boulevard, Nichols Hills, OK 73116
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nichols Hills ES score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nichols Hills ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated944/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nichols Hills), 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
$81,563
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Casady SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| Kipp Okc College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Arthur ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 405 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #9 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nichols Hills ES is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nichols Hills ES
Nichols Hills ES is a public elementary school in Nichols Hills, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nichols Hills ES
What grades does Nichols Hills ES serve?
Nichols Hills ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nichols Hills ES?
Nichols Hills ES has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Hills ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Hills ES is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nichols Hills ES rank in OK?
Nichols Hills ES ranks #376 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Nichols Hills ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Nichols Hills ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nichols Hills ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nichols Hills ES has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nichols Hills ES a charter school?
No, Nichols Hills ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nichols Hills ES a Title I school?
No, Nichols Hills ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nichols Hills ES?
77.2% of students at Nichols Hills ES 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (405) 587-2583
- Area population (ZIP 73116)
- 10,016
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73116; 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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