NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Biloxi, MS with about 249 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 18 teachers, NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 SCHOOL, located at 590 Division Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a key component of the Biloxi Public School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, fostering an environment where young learners can build strong core skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic mission, Nichols Elementary plays an active role in the local Biloxi community by promoting a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to help students grow into well-rounded individuals. As part of the Biloxi School District, the institution upholds the district’s broader goals of educational excellence and community engagement, serving as a vital resource for families residing in the area.

For more information, contact NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 374-7250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
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NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biloxi, MS with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
18.02
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 249 students

Black or African American
41.8%
White
23.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.