Nicholls Elementary School

Summary:

Nicholls Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Nicholls, Georgia, which is part of the Coffee County School District. With 329 students, Nicholls Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and county averages, ranking in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Nicholls Elementary struggles with low test scores, with only 24.1% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 30.4% to 34.1% proficient in math across grades 3-5. The school also has very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.47% to 82.98% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending more per student ($10,454 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools, Nicholls Elementary's performance has remained stagnant, suggesting the higher spending has not translated to better academic outcomes.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, Nicholls Elementary consistently ranks lower and performs worse on state assessments. For example, Indian Creek Elementary, which is 14.42 miles away, ranked 453 out of 1,248 schools and had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and math. The high poverty rates at Nicholls Elementary, which are much higher than the nearby schools, likely play a significant role in the school's academic struggles, and addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 704 Van Streat Hwy
       Nicholls, GA  31554


(912) 345-2429

District: Coffee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
816th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Nicholls Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Coffee Middle School
High:    Coffee County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
African American:
17.0%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Compare Details Nicholls Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Coffee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coffee County 125th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nicholls Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.43 777th 1101 29.4%
2007 42.79 738th 1125 34.4%
2008 46.11 691st 1134 39.1%
2009 42.07 753rd 1133 33.5%
2010 52.89 661st 1183 44.1%
2011 59.32 585th 1212 51.7%
2012 60.20 575th 1201 52.1%
2013 34.49 934th 1225 23.8%
2014 42.45 856th 1231 30.5%
2015 50.00 578th 1240 53.4%
2016 47.17 606th 1233 50.9%
2017 30.05 839th 1205 30.4%
2018 37.37 744th 1209 38.5%
2019 43.85 672nd 1234 45.5%
2021 40.36 672nd 1214 44.6%
2022 40.95 688th 1244 44.7%
2023 38.56 713th 1242 42.6%
2024 31.66 816th 1248 34.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Nicholls Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 532 532
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 366 366
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 358 358
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 362 362
1994 265 105 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 197 91 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 197 91 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 199 94 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 206 79 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1999 243 96 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 237 59 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 251 83 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 264 85 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 264 85 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 249 82 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 243 80 0 48 0 n/a n/a 13 384
2006 249 84 0 52 0 n/a n/a 12 397
2007 248 88 0 45 0 n/a n/a 11 392
2008 254 79 0 40 0 n/a n/a 18 391
2009 255 68 0 39 0 n/a n/a 23 385
2010 238 73 0 39 0 0 7 0 357
2011 229 70 0 40 1 0 5 0 345
2012 240 77 0 41 1 0 5 0 364
2013 250 82 0 49 1 0 3 0 385
2014 263 91 0 36 0 0 5 0 395
2015 230 73 2 30 0 0 7 0 342
2016 238 67 2 39 0 0 9 0 355
2017 217 72 2 36 0 0 13 0 340
2018 236 77 4 26 1 0 16 0 360
2019 215 73 1 31 2 0 24 0 346
2020 202 62 0 26 1 0 29 0 320
2021 195 63 0 33 1 0 21 0 313
2022 223 69 0 24 1 0 18 0 335
2023 219 56 0 31 1 0 22 0 329

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 Nicholls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 37.0 14.3 43.8
1991 366 21.0 17.4 60.1
1992 358 24.0 14.9 62.3
1993 362 23.0 15.7 62.2
1994 377 25.6 14.7 66.3
1995 303 19.0 15.9 71.6
1996 303 19.0 15.9 71.6
1997 301 18.0 16.7 72.8
1998 300 19.3 15.5 78.7
1999 354 24.7 14.3 79.1
2000 310 26.1 11.9 77.7
2001 364 19.1 19.1 76.4
2002 386 18.4 21.0 83.4
2003 386 18.4 21.0 83.4
2004 370 19.4 19.1 80.5
2005 384 29.4 13.1 84.6
2006 397 28.4 14.0 82.1
2007 392 27.3 14.4 78.2
2008 391 28.2 13.9 77.7
2009 385 28.6 13.5 79.8
2010 357 26.8 13.3 77.9
2011 345 23.3 14.8 76.8
2012 364 23.8 15.2 81.3
2013 385 24.5 15.7 80.3
2014 395 23.5 16.8 78
2015 342 22.0 15.5 89.8
2016 355 23.0 15.4 89.6
2017 340 21.5 15.8 89.7
2018 360 22.8 15.7 89.7
2019 346 22.7 15.2 81.5
2020 320 21.7 14.7 81.3
2021 313 22.7 13.7 81.5
2022 335 21.7 15.4 n/a
2023 329 22.2 14.8 83

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 Nicholls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 37.0 14.3 43.8
1991 366 21.0 17.4 60.1
1992 358 24.0 14.9 62.3
1993 362 23.0 15.7 62.2
1994 377 25.6 14.7 66.3
1995 303 19.0 15.9 71.6
1996 303 19.0 15.9 71.6
1997 301 18.0 16.7 72.8
1998 300 19.3 15.5 78.7
1999 354 24.7 14.3 79.1
2000 310 26.1 11.9 77.7
2001 364 19.1 19.1 76.4
2002 386 18.4 21.0 83.4
2003 386 18.4 21.0 83.4
2004 370 19.4 19.1 80.5
2005 384 29.4 13.1 84.6
2006 397 28.4 14.0 82.1
2007 392 27.3 14.4 78.2
2008 391 28.2 13.9 77.7
2009 385 28.6 13.5 79.8
2010 357 26.8 13.3 77.9
2011 345 23.3 14.8 76.8
2012 364 23.8 15.2 81.3
2013 385 24.5 15.7 80.3
2014 395 23.5 16.8 78
2015 342 22.0 15.5 89.8
2016 355 23.0 15.4 89.6
2017 340 21.5 15.8 89.7
2018 360 22.8 15.7 89.7
2019 346 22.7 15.2 81.5
2020 320 21.7 14.7 81.3
2021 313 22.7 13.7 81.5
2022 335 21.7 15.4 n/a
2023 329 22.2 14.8 83

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 Nicholls Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,055 (10.9%) $8,597 (89.1%) $9,652
2018 $769 (7.7%) $9,210 (92.3%) $9,978
2019 $867 (8.3%) $9,587 (91.7%) $10,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicholls Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 672nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 713th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicholls Elementary School)37.831.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)37.929.7
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicholls Elementary School)37.837.8
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)51.737.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholls Elementary School)3230.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)38.626.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nicholls Elementary School)3230.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)47.537.1
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholls Elementary School)39.222
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)41.332.2
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholls Elementary School)33.334.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)40.132.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Nicholls Elementary School)60.839
 21.8%
   5th Grade Science (Coffee County)50.341.3
 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 Students346329
 4.9%
African American7356
 23.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3131
Pacific Islander00
White215219
 1.9%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%83%
 1.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Nicholls Elementary School.

Nicholls Elementary School ranks 816th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Coffee Middle School
High : Coffee County High School

Students at Nicholls Elementary School are 67% White, 17% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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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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