Early Head Start Nicholson serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Head Start Nicholson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Head Start Nicholson's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Head Start Nicholson is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Head Start Nicholson?
40 students attend Early Head Start Nicholson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Early Head Start Nicholson students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Head Start Nicholson?
Early Head Start Nicholson has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Head Start Nicholson offer ?
Early Head Start Nicholson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Head Start Nicholson part of?
Early Head Start Nicholson is part of Picayune School District.
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