Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nichols Elementary School's student population of 106 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nichols Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols Elementary School's ranking?
Nichols Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
106 students attend Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nichols Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementary School offer ?
Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Elementary School part of?
Nichols Elementary School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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