- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, TX
Nichols Int
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482459008474
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Int earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nichols Int has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Int ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459008474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Nichols Int held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482459008474 · Jacksonville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 11.2:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville H S (1,270 students)
Nichols Int held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nichols Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- This school
Nichols Int
674 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- East Side El
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- Joe Wright El
Joe Wright El
526 students
What this shows Nichols Int reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Int compares
Nichols Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 23.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Nichols Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Wright El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Int
How many students attend Nichols Int?
Nichols Int has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Int is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Int?
79.1% of students at Nichols Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Int?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Int is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Int?
Nichols Int has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Int ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides Nichols Int, Jacksonville Isd also operates Jacksonville H S (1,270 students), Jacksonville Middle (629 students), and East Side El (623 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.