NICHOLS SCHOOL

Nichols School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stratford School District school district, located in Stratford, CT with about 392 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Nichols School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nichols School is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through grade six. As part of the Stratford Public School district, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and numeracy. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nichols School aims to create an engaging learning atmosphere through various resources and community involvement. The school prioritizes communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By integrating local school district standards with a focus on student-centered learning, Nichols School strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective academic setting for all children within the Stratford community.

For more information, contact Nichols School at (203) 385-4294 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

396 Nichols Ave.
Stratford, CT 06614-3906
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NICHOLS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Stratford, CT with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
392
Teachers:
31.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 392 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.2%
White
33.9%
Black or African American
21.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.