Nicholson Elementary School

Summary:

Nicholson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 407 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Nicholson Elementary consistently outperforms the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 63.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 57.9% in Cobb County and 48.2% statewide. However, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.63%) compared to nearby high-performing schools like Murdock Elementary (7.76%) and Mountain View Elementary (11.48%). Nicholson also has a higher per-student spending of $12,333, above the state average.

While Nicholson Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 234 to 389, the school maintains a favorable learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 10.1. The nearby high-performing schools in the area, such as Murdock Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, and Davis Elementary, consistently outperform Nicholson, which may be attributed to their lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1599 Shallowford Rd
       Marietta, GA  30066


(770) 928-5573

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Nicholson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McCleskey Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Hispanic:
22.4%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Compare Details Nicholson Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.09. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Nicholson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nicholson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.60 162nd 1101 85.3%
2007 83.14 127th 1125 88.7%
2008 85.70 97th 1134 91.4%
2009 84.45 111th 1133 90.2%
2010 79.25 199th 1183 83.2%
2011 84.91 101st 1212 91.7%
2012 81.21 169th 1201 85.9%
2013 83.16 115th 1225 90.6%
2014 77.93 234th 1231 81.0%
2015 75.75 256th 1240 79.4%
2016 74.32 276th 1233 77.6%
2017 73.81 270th 1205 77.6%
2018 72.09 307th 1209 74.6%
2019 65.21 389th 1234 68.5%
2021 66.95 357th 1214 70.6%
2022 75.27 284th 1244 77.2%
2023 73.31 298th 1242 76.0%
2024 71.09 331st 1248 73.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 17, 2016

Open Quote We love Nicholson! My daughter has been there now for 3 years and we couldn't be happier. The staff is amazing and supportive of the students and parents. The starbucks incentive program to help kids become "star" students is great. (STAR- Safe, Trustworthy Accountable and Respectful) This school is diverse and on the smaller side for our area, and that's another reason to love it. We couldn't be happier! Nicholson stars really do shine bright! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 23, 2016

Open Quote Very poor. Oh my, staff is rude. No value in parent relationships. And if you work for a living and can't volunteer for every event then don't expect any courteous interactions for you or your child during their school day. Such a bad experience that I pulled my kids out to homeschool them..And boy they are learning so much more, having more academic success, not to mention they are much much happier NOT being enrolled at Nicholson elementary school!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nicholson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 559 559
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 621 621
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 671 671
1994 636 17 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 682
1995 666 31 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 666 31 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 668 36 15 12 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1998 644 44 19 17 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 549 54 17 26 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 537 55 18 30 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 518 60 16 33 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 479 69 16 48 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 479 69 16 48 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 441 60 13 56 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 381 59 12 72 3 n/a n/a 35 562
2006 373 55 10 69 5 n/a n/a 33 545
2007 350 59 19 82 1 n/a n/a 32 543
2008 326 60 20 75 2 n/a n/a 33 516
2009 323 64 17 84 1 n/a n/a 14 503
2010 333 84 27 97 1 0 0 0 542
2011 295 63 24 79 0 0 39 0 500
2012 289 57 25 96 0 0 29 0 496
2013 293 72 16 100 0 0 37 0 518
2014 275 70 18 88 0 0 32 0 483
2015 288 72 17 104 0 0 32 0 513
2016 290 92 11 105 0 0 31 0 529
2017 282 90 12 101 1 0 29 0 515
2018 293 90 8 97 1 0 32 0 521
2019 265 77 9 117 2 0 26 0 496
2020 250 71 7 113 3 0 36 0 480
2021 236 62 5 101 1 0 30 0 435
2022 217 46 6 103 1 0 33 0 406
2023 235 39 6 91 1 0 35 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nicholson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 559 36.0 15.5 3.6
1992 621 31.5 19.7 6.1
1993 671 34.0 19.7 4.6
1994 682 39.6 17.2 6.2
1995 723 41.0 17.6 9.7
1996 723 41.0 17.6 9.7
1997 733 43.0 17.0 9.8
1998 725 43.3 16.7 12.7
1999 647 41.8 15.5 10.8
2000 641 41.5 15.4 13.4
2001 627 45.5 13.8 15
2002 612 45.0 13.6 19
2003 612 45.0 13.6 19
2004 571 42.0 13.6 21
2005 562 43.5 12.9 29
2006 545 42.6 12.8 30.5
2007 543 47.5 11.4 34.6
2008 516 44.5 11.6 30.2
2009 503 42.0 12.0 38.9
2010 542 43.0 12.6 41.1
2011 500 42.5 11.7 40.4
2012 496 40.0 12.4 43.8
2013 518 40.5 12.7 49.8
2014 483 36.5 13.2 43.9
2015 513 38.0 13.5 41.5
2016 529 40.0 13.2 43.3
2017 515 39.0 13.2 44.5
2018 521 39.0 13.3 37.8
2019 496 41.5 11.9 40.5
2020 480 42.5 11.2 36.7
2021 435 42.7 10.1 32.4
2022 406 41.4 9.8 n/a
2023 407 41.1 9.9 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nicholson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 559 36.0 15.5 3.6
1992 621 31.5 19.7 6.1
1993 671 34.0 19.7 4.6
1994 682 39.6 17.2 6.2
1995 723 41.0 17.6 9.7
1996 723 41.0 17.6 9.7
1997 733 43.0 17.0 9.8
1998 725 43.3 16.7 12.7
1999 647 41.8 15.5 10.8
2000 641 41.5 15.4 13.4
2001 627 45.5 13.8 15
2002 612 45.0 13.6 19
2003 612 45.0 13.6 19
2004 571 42.0 13.6 21
2005 562 43.5 12.9 29
2006 545 42.6 12.8 30.5
2007 543 47.5 11.4 34.6
2008 516 44.5 11.6 30.2
2009 503 42.0 12.0 38.9
2010 542 43.0 12.6 41.1
2011 500 42.5 11.7 40.4
2012 496 40.0 12.4 43.8
2013 518 40.5 12.7 49.8
2014 483 36.5 13.2 43.9
2015 513 38.0 13.5 41.5
2016 529 40.0 13.2 43.3
2017 515 39.0 13.2 44.5
2018 521 39.0 13.3 37.8
2019 496 41.5 11.9 40.5
2020 480 42.5 11.2 36.7
2021 435 42.7 10.1 32.4
2022 406 41.4 9.8 n/a
2023 407 41.1 9.9 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nicholson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $224 (2.1%) $10,382 (97.9%) $10,607
2018 $352 (3.1%) $10,923 (96.9%) $11,275
2019 $352 (2.9%) $11,980 (97.1%) $12,333

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicholson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicholson Elementary School)5152.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicholson Elementary School)68.852.8
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholson Elementary School)48.554.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nicholson Elementary School)5046.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholson Elementary School)56.756.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholson Elementary School)36.137.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Nicholson Elementary School)45.454.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496407
 17.9%
African American7739
 49.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic11791
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White265235
 11.3%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%35.6%
 4.9%


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Nicholson Elementary School ranks 331st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nicholson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCleskey Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Nicholson Elementary School.

Students at Nicholson Elementary School are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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