- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicholls, GA
Nicholls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130135000577
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholls Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 325
- students enrolled
Nicholls Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Nicholls Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130135000577 · Nicholls, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee Middle School (1,591 students)
Nicholls Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nicholls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee Middle
Coffee Middle School
1,591 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County High School
1,373 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary
675 students
- Satilla Elemen
Satilla Elementary School
661 students
- Westside Eleme 625
Westside Elementary School
625 students
- This school 325
Nicholls Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Nicholls Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholls Elementary School compares
Nicholls Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Nicholls Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Coffee County reports $13,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholls Elementary School
How many students attend Nicholls Elementary School?
Nicholls Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nicholls, GA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholls Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholls Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Nicholls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholls Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Nicholls, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholls Elementary School?
Nicholls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Nicholls Elementary School, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.