- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barboursville, WV
Nichols Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018000129
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Barboursville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 230
- students enrolled
Nichols Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Barboursville, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Nichols Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 540018000129 · Barboursville, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Nichols Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nichols Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 230
Nichols Elementary School
230 students
What this shows Nichols Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Elementary School compares
Nichols Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Nichols Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Elementary School
How many students attend Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barboursville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 3% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Barboursville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Elementary School?
Nichols Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Nichols Elementary School rank among schools in Barboursville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Barboursville, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barboursville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Nichols Elementary School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.