- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Biloxi, MS
Nichols Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280063001263
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nichols Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Nichols Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 280063001263 · Biloxi, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 9.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
Nichols Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Nichols Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- Biloxi Junior
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- Biloxi Upper E
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- North Bay Elem 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- Popps Ferry El 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- This school 203
Nichols Elementary School
203 students
What this shows Nichols Elementary School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Elementary School compares
Nichols Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,206
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.9%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Nichols Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Biloxi Public School Dist reports $13,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Elementary School
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 38% 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 School?
81.6% of students at Nichols Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Elementary School is African American at 40.9% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Nichols Elementary School rank among public schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Biloxi on the city page.
What other schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Nichols Elementary School, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students), Biloxi Junior High (863 students), and Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.