Nichols Elementary

4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057

nichols.oside.us/

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nichols Elementary School, located in Oceanside, California, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Oceanside Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. By integrating a standards-based curriculum with diverse classroom activities, Nichols aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens in their community.

Beyond core academics, Nichols Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The school maintains an active connection with families and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. Through various school programs, staff-led initiatives, and digital resources provided on their official website, the school strives to ensure that both students and parents have the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

511

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nichols Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	301
Black	22
Asian	44
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
301 (58.9 %)
White
80 (15.7 %)
Two or More
55 (10.8 %)
Asian
44 (8.6 %)
Black
22 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)435-7400
Website:	http://nichols.oside.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84