Nichols Elementary

Summary:

Nichols Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 387 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Northside Independent School District, Nichols consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects.

Nichols Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (69.25%) compared to nearby schools. The school has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years and earning a 3- to 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school's teaching practices, curriculum, and resources are effectively supporting student learning and achievement, even with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students (40.57% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

When compared to other schools in the Northside Independent School District, such as Northwest Crossing Elementary, Krueger Elementary, and Steubing Elementary, Nichols Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic measures, suggesting that the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9560 Braun Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78254-6703


(210) 397-4050

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1247th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,122 Help


Students who attend Nichols Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevenson Middle
High:    O'Connor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.5%
White:
23.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nichols Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.5%), White (23%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% 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 12.2, which is the 18th best among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols Elementary is $12,122, which is the 6th highest among 80 elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nichols Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nichols Elementary 1247th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nichols Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northside Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Independent School District (Isd) 496th 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
2004 72.70 824th 3465 76.2%
2005 76.22 641st 3475 81.6%
2006 82.04 302nd 3476 91.3%
2007 80.09 432nd 3724 88.4%
2008 81.33 408th 3768 89.2%
2009 84.49 237th 3884 93.9%
2010 78.88 532nd 3937 86.5%
2011 76.57 722nd 4095 82.4%
2012 74.67 900th 4206 78.6%
2013 79.73 666th 4221 84.2%
2014 78.94 775th 4260 81.8%
2015 76.96 906th 4320 79.0%
2016 79.01 788th 4286 81.6%
2017 72.15 968th 4329 77.6%
2018 71.37 971st 4359 77.7%
2019 62.12 1408th 4479 68.6%
2021 55.08 1775th 4578 61.2%
2022 48.73 2216th 4581 51.6%
2023 63.49 1443rd 4647 68.9%
2024 66.92 1247th 4675 73.3%
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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 83.22 112th 1046 89.3%
2024 66.70 339th 1114 69.6%
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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 51.46 1327th 3558 62.7%
2019 52.29 1298th 3684 64.8%
2021 45.92 1659th 3799 56.3%
2022 50.41 1538th 3952 61.1%
2023 46.74 1847th 4086 54.8%
2024 59.27 1297th 4261 69.6%
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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
2018 66.41 1018th 4264 76.1%
2019 67.66 927th 4309 78.5%
2021 48.62 2125th 4451 52.3%
2022 34.22 3228th 4477 27.9%
2023 53.12 1966th 4521 56.5%
2024 72.63 789th 4560 82.7%
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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 67.64 1131st 4306 73.7%
2019 61.76 1410th 4348 67.6%
2021 46.77 2203rd 4499 51.0%
2022 51.37 2065th 4561 54.7%
2023 52.61 1998th 4588 56.5%
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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 72.68 662nd 3106 78.7%
2019 49.85 2031st 3184 36.2%
2021 72.38 816th 3006 72.9%
2022 53.47 1717th 2958 42.0%
2023 69.57 853rd 2980 71.4%
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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 49.21 1989th 4240 53.1%
2019 44.65 2355th 4295 45.2%
2021 44.87 2192nd 4331 49.4%
2022 33.14 3302nd 4461 26.0%
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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 73.16 890th 4319 79.4%
2019 60.37 1440th 4357 66.9%
2021 60.72 1457th 4498 67.6%
2022 46.70 2343rd 4563 48.7%
2023 68.89 1175th 4585 74.4%
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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
2019 61.23 733rd 2515 70.9%
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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 69.31 893rd 4168 78.6%
2019 60.27 1359th 4188 67.6%
2021 50.89 1883rd 4329 56.5%
2022 44.46 2486th 4376 43.2%
2023 58.31 1572nd 4401 64.3%
2024 70.92 905th 4431 79.6%
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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 67.89 881st 3127 71.8%
2019 55.63 1344th 3142 57.2%
2021 43.00 1816th 3082 41.1%
2022 46.63 1741st 3082 43.5%
2023 76.40 550th 3106 82.3%
2024 54.57 1411th 3078 54.2%
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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.

Nichols Elementary Test Scores
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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
2002 328 44 6 304 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 328 44 6 304 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 328 57 13 353 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2005 347 69 22 461 1 n/a n/a 0 900
2006 289 67 18 381 3 n/a n/a 0 758
2007 294 62 19 393 5 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 294 56 12 394 6 n/a n/a 0 762
2009 276 59 14 370 5 n/a n/a 0 724
2010 255 60 12 389 4 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 208 30 2 413 3 0 24 0 680
2012 181 27 2 382 3 0 30 0 625
2013 174 22 6 344 5 0 24 0 575
2014 174 22 5 355 0 0 23 0 579
2015 146 15 4 325 0 0 22 0 512
2016 133 23 4 317 1 0 13 0 491
2017 121 18 4 322 1 1 12 0 479
2018 115 23 3 311 2 1 15 0 470
2019 125 19 2 305 1 2 11 0 465
2020 138 26 2 391 1 1 17 0 576
2021 119 18 1 306 1 1 17 0 463
2022 95 14 0 286 1 1 12 0 409
2023 86 14 1 268 0 0 18 0 387
2024 79 8 6 228 1 0 21 0 343

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
2002 683 44.5 15.3 28.1
2003 683 44.5 15.3 28.1
2004 751 45.0 16.7 24.6
2005 900 51.9 17.3 30
2006 758 46.0 16.5 29
2007 773 46.4 16.7 25.5
2008 762 47.4 16.1 27.2
2009 724 44.4 16.3 26.8
2010 720 45.0 16.0 29.2
2011 680 43.9 15.4 34
2012 625 37.5 16.6 35.2
2013 575 35.5 16.1 39.5
2014 579 36.0 16.0 40.1
2015 512 36.0 14.2 36.5
2016 491 34.0 14.4 37.5
2017 479 34.4 13.9 36.5
2018 470 32.8 14.3 37.2
2019 465 30.7 15.1 41.7
2020 576 39.0 14.7 46.9
2021 463 35.7 12.9 38
2022 409 30.4 13.4 37.9
2023 387 29.0 13.3 40.6
2024 343 28.0 12.2 40.2

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
2002 683 44.5 15.3 28.1
2003 683 44.5 15.3 28.1
2004 751 45.0 16.7 24.6
2005 900 51.9 17.3 30
2006 758 46.0 16.5 29
2007 773 46.4 16.7 25.5
2008 762 47.4 16.1 27.2
2009 724 44.4 16.3 26.8
2010 720 45.0 16.0 29.2
2011 680 43.9 15.4 34
2012 625 37.5 16.6 35.2
2013 575 35.5 16.1 39.5
2014 579 36.0 16.0 40.1
2015 512 36.0 14.2 36.5
2016 491 34.0 14.4 37.5
2017 479 34.4 13.9 36.5
2018 470 32.8 14.3 37.2
2019 465 30.7 15.1 41.7
2020 576 39.0 14.7 46.9
2021 463 35.7 12.9 38
2022 409 30.4 13.4 37.9
2023 387 29.0 13.3 40.6
2024 343 28.0 12.2 40.2

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 $997 (9.8%) $9,165 (90.2%) $10,162
2020 $1,135 (11.3%) $8,866 (88.7%) $10,001
2021 $1,215 (10.0%) $10,907 (90.0%) $12,122

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1408th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1443rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)5260
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)5650
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)5371
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)4357
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4340
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nichols Elementary)5749
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Northside Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary)5247
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nichols Elementary)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Northside Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465387
 16.8%
African American1914
 26.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic305268
 12.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12586
 31.2%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%40.6%
 1.2%


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Students at Nichols Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Nichols Elementary ranks 1247th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nichols Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevenson Middle
High : O'Connor High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Nichols Elementary.


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

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