NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.biloxischools.net

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

212

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	42
Black	104
Asian	8
Two or More	19

Black
104 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (19.8 %)
White
39 (18.4 %)
Two or More
19 (9.0 %)
Asian
8 (3.8 %)

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:	No
District:	BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)374-7250
Website:	http://www.biloxischools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 120

Kindergarten 92