- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Picayune, MS
Early Head Start Nicholson
Federal NCES profile for Early Head Start Nicholson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280363001383
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Head Start Nicholson earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Picayune · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Head Start Nicholson has class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Head Start Nicholson ranks #2 of 4 schools in Picayune, MS.
School address
District: Picayune School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280363001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
Early Head Start Nicholson grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+390.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 280363001383 · Picayune, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Picayune Memorial High School (940 students)
Early Head Start Nicholson grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+390.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Early Head Start Nicholson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Picayune Memor
Picayune Memorial High School
940 students
- Picayune Junio
Picayune Junior High School
465 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary School
444 students
- Roseland Park 370
Roseland Park Elementary School
370 students
- Nicholson Elem 324
Nicholson Elementary School
324 students
- This school 186
Early Head Start Nicholson
186 students
What this shows Early Head Start Nicholson reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Head Start Nicholson compares
Early Head Start Nicholson is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 12% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Early Head Start Nicholson is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Picayune School District reports $12,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Head Start Nicholson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Picayune Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseland Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nicholson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Head Start Nicholson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Picayune
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Head Start Nicholson
How many students attend Early Head Start Nicholson?
Early Head Start Nicholson has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Picayune, MS. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Head Start Nicholson?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Head Start Nicholson is 10.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Head Start Nicholson?
100.0% of students at Early Head Start Nicholson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Head Start Nicholson?
The largest demographic group at Early Head Start Nicholson is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Picayune, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Head Start Nicholson?
Early Head Start Nicholson has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Head Start Nicholson rank among schools in Picayune?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Head Start Nicholson ranks #2 of 4 schools in Picayune, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Picayune on the city page.
What other schools are in Picayune School District?
Besides Early Head Start Nicholson, Picayune School District also operates Picayune Memorial High School (940 students), Picayune Junior High School (465 students), and West Side Elementary School (444 students). See the Picayune School District district page for the complete list.