- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, KY
Nichols Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075000153
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Nichols Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nichols Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210075000153 · West Point, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 10.5:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Nichols Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Nichols Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 105
Nichols Elementary
105 students
What this shows Nichols Elementary reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Elementary compares
Nichols Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Nichols Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Elementary
How many students attend Nichols Elementary?
Nichols Elementary has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, KY. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 33% 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 Nichols Elementary?
59.4% of students at Nichols Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Elementary is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in West Point, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Elementary?
Nichols Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Nichols Elementary, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.