Nichols Elementary

Summary:

Nichols Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Frisco, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently strong academic achievement and a diverse student population, Nichols stands out as a top-ranked school within the Frisco Independent School District.

One of Nichols Elementary's key differentiating factors is its significantly higher percentage of Asian students, around 58%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13% to 44% Asian students. Academically, Nichols consistently outperforms the Frisco ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 84.13% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 71.87% for the Frisco ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Texas for several years, with a ranking of 43 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Nichols Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in the Frisco ISD, some of the other schools, such as Allen Elementary and Sparks Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings within the state. Nichols Elementary's commitment to investing in its resources and programs, as evidenced by its increasing spending per student, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its exceptional academic achievements.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7411 Nichols Trail
       Frisco, TX  75036


(469) 633-3950

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,643 Help


Students who attend Nichols Elementary usually attend:

High:    Reedy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.0%
White:
26.4%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Compare Details Nichols Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (56%), White (26.4%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary is 16.4. 30 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols Elementary is $7,643. 40 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nichols Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nichols Elementary 43rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nichols Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nichols Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 92.12 101st 4320 97.7%
2016 90.72 180th 4286 95.8%
2017 97.68 94th 4329 97.8%
2018 96.47 122nd 4359 97.2%
2019 96.40 116th 4479 97.4%
2021 98.55 70th 4578 98.5%
2022 97.74 69th 4581 98.5%
2023 97.72 66th 4647 98.6%
2024 98.40 43rd 4675 99.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.96 52nd 1046 95.0%
2021 77.69 157th 961 83.7%
2022 81.74 118th 1004 88.2%
2023 67.18 324th 1099 70.5%
2024 80.89 128th 1114 88.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.23 2589th 3226 19.7%
2019 53.60 1387th 3333 58.4%
2021 44.76 1775th 3446 48.5%
2022 76.44 459th 3487 86.8%
2023 83.83 287th 3556 91.9%
2024 97.41 46th 3638 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.82 882nd 3558 75.2%
2019 89.91 129th 3684 96.5%
2021 93.99 83rd 3799 97.8%
2022 96.52 48th 3952 98.8%
2023 96.57 59th 4086 98.6%
2024 98.16 29th 4261 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.95 241st 4309 94.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.09 199th 4306 95.4%
2019 94.24 154th 4348 96.5%
2021 98.22 63rd 4499 98.6%
2022 97.99 33rd 4561 99.3%
2023 96.97 70th 4588 98.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.37 198th 3106 93.6%
2019 77.58 173rd 3184 94.6%
2021 83.82 47th 3006 98.4%
2022 78.19 124th 2958 95.8%
2023 74.38 449th 2980 84.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.28 1603rd 4240 62.2%
2019 61.20 1261st 4295 70.6%
2021 80.59 363rd 4331 91.6%
2022 91.72 141st 4461 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.01 78th 4319 98.2%
2019 95.79 103rd 4357 97.6%
2021 97.65 78th 4498 98.3%
2022 95.65 125th 4563 97.3%
2023 97.18 63rd 4585 98.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.55 140th 1005 86.1%
2019 77.34 123rd 1009 87.8%
2021 80.58 121st 967 87.5%
2022 78.88 115th 957 88.0%
2023 77.80 134th 1015 86.8%
2024 77.64 126th 1035 87.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.35 213th 2483 91.4%
2019 66.52 599th 2515 76.2%
2021 86.73 152nd 2444 93.8%
2022 86.03 172nd 2421 92.9%
2023 95.04 52nd 2443 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.24 805th 4168 80.7%
2019 83.63 351st 4188 91.6%
2021 95.59 96th 4329 97.8%
2022 95.86 80th 4376 98.2%
2023 94.25 108th 4401 97.5%
2024 81.30 486th 4431 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at Nichols Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.35 299th 3127 90.4%
2019 87.02 200th 3142 93.6%
2021 85.34 229th 3082 92.6%
2022 78.80 416th 3082 86.5%
2023 84.34 273rd 3106 91.2%
2024 85.80 221st 3078 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Nichols Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 343 29 166 64 3 0 14 0 619
2014 396 34 203 61 3 0 18 0 715
2015 364 41 197 55 2 0 13 0 672
2016 408 47 220 48 2 0 11 0 736
2017 207 31 160 36 0 0 15 0 449
2018 208 33 230 49 2 0 29 0 551
2019 232 50 341 63 3 0 37 0 726
2020 248 55 411 55 4 0 41 0 814
2021 214 39 400 51 4 0 35 0 743
2022 195 25 424 46 3 0 32 0 725
2023 184 37 414 42 4 0 33 0 714
2024 182 29 386 46 4 0 42 0 689

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 Nichols Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 619 37.4 16.5 2.1
2014 715 42.6 16.7 1.8
2015 672 39.0 17.2 1.2
2016 736 44.0 16.7 0.8
2017 449 32.5 13.7 0.7
2018 551 35.0 15.7 3.3
2019 726 41.0 17.6 6.1
2020 814 45.7 17.7 4.7
2021 743 45.1 16.4 2.7
2022 725 41.5 17.4 1.4
2023 714 39.3 18.1 2.4
2024 689 41.8 16.4 2.3

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 Nichols Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 619 37.4 16.5 2.1
2014 715 42.6 16.7 1.8
2015 672 39.0 17.2 1.2
2016 736 44.0 16.7 0.8
2017 449 32.5 13.7 0.7
2018 551 35.0 15.7 3.3
2019 726 41.0 17.6 6.1
2020 814 45.7 17.7 4.7
2021 743 45.1 16.4 2.7
2022 725 41.5 17.4 1.4
2023 714 39.3 18.1 2.4
2024 689 41.8 16.4 2.3

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 Nichols Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (7.5%) $6,327 (92.5%) $6,840
2020 $458 (6.4%) $6,667 (93.6%) $7,126
2021 $378 (4.9%) $7,265 (95.1%) $7,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols Elementary

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 116th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)7283
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)8070
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)7688
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)7481
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6769
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)8395
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)8192
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nichols Elementary)7468
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726714
 1.7%
African American5037
 26%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian341414
 21.4%
Hispanic6342
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White232184
 20.7%
Two or More Races3733
 10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%2.4%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nichols Elementary

Yes! Nichols Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Nichols Elementary.

Students who attend Nichols Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Reedy High School

Students at Nichols Elementary are 56% Asian, 26% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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