NICHOLS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 292 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 15 teachers, Nichols ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Elementary-Middle School, located on Burns Street in Detroit, Michigan, serves the local community as part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Situated in a historic residential neighborhood, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for students spanning from elementary through middle school grades. Its mission is centered on providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares young learners for the transition into high school while fostering personal and intellectual development within a structured environment.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community engagement, striving to offer a supportive atmosphere for families in the 48214 area. Like many schools in the Detroit district, Nichols emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards while navigating the unique social and educational needs of its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between early childhood education and the middle school years, the institution aims to provide consistent academic guidance and stability for its students as they progress through their formative years.

For more information, contact Nichols ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 852-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3000 BURNS ST
DETROIT, MI 48214-1874
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NICHOLS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
292
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 292 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NICHOLS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.9%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.