NICHOLS EL

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nichols Elementary School, located at 9560 Braun Road in San Antonio, is a public school serving the Northside Independent School District (NISD). It is situated in the fast-growing northwest quadrant of the city, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding suburban community. As part of the NISD system, the school follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, emphasizing core academic mastery alongside the development of social and emotional learning skills.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a supportive and inclusive environment for early childhood and elementary education. Like many schools in the Northside district, Nichols Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, teacher-led instruction, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district updates through the official NISD website, which serves as a central hub for school operations and communication.

387

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICHOLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	268
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Hispanic
268 (69.3 %)
White
86 (22.2 %)
Two or More
18 (4.7 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-4050
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NICHOLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NICHOLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	40.6%
Male	230	59.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)