NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

nic.picayuneschools.org

363 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Nicholson Elementary School is a public school located in Picayune, Mississippi, serving as a key part of the Picayune School District. Situated on Highway 11 South, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and character development for its young learners. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a supportive educational atmosphere, Nicholson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while remaining an active participant in the local Picayune community.

The school operates with a focus on student engagement and academic success, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on campus events, school policies, and resources to help students thrive. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Nicholson Elementary serves as a foundational building block for students in the region, prioritizing a positive school culture where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

363

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	17
Black	99
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
177 (48.8 %)
Black
99 (27.3 %)
Two or More
69 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)798-6309
Website:	http://nic.picayuneschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 40

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 53

Ungraded 4