Nichols Elementary School

Summary:

Nichols Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Barboursville, West Virginia, serving 217 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Cabell County Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 55 districts in the state, Nichols Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in West Virginia.

Nichols Elementary's students consistently outperform their peers at the state and district levels in core subject areas, with 77.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.2% in the Cabell County district and 46.3% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.1 over the past three school years, and spends $11,653 per student, which is higher than the state average and comparable to the nearby schools.

While Nichols Elementary's academic excellence and efficient resource allocation are impressive, the school's student population is predominantly white, with a significantly lower percentage of minority students compared to the state and district averages. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as exposure to diverse perspectives can be beneficial for student development. When compared to nearby schools, such as Milton Elementary and Cox Landing Elementary, Nichols Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3505 Erwin Rd
       Barboursville, WV  25504-1805


(304) 733-3031

District: Cabell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,653 Help


Students who attend Nichols Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Milton Middle School
High:    Cabell Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nichols Elementary School ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 7th best among 18 elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols Elementary School is $11,653. 13 elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nichols Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nichols Elementary School 62nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Nichols Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cabell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabell County Schools 11th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nichols Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.90 52nd 420 87.6%
2010 90.43 18th 427 95.8%
2011 70.74 74th 426 82.6%
2012 67.69 88th 426 79.3%
2013 70.20 76th 428 82.2%
2014 57.92 140th 422 66.8%
2015 68.58 87th 408 78.7%
2016 67.02 96th 402 76.1%
2017 86.79 28th 399 93.0%
2018 82.43 40th 392 89.8%
2019 92.69 9th 383 97.7%
2021 83.68 41st 380 89.2%
2022 73.34 67th 375 82.1%
2023 79.17 52nd 368 85.9%
2024 77.37 62nd 368 83.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.19 45th 218 79.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.50 23rd 377 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.50 14th 382 96.3%
2018 62.99 102nd 368 72.3%
2021 73.98 40th 335 88.1%
2022 63.58 84th 347 75.8%
2023 59.95 104th 333 68.8%
2024 63.92 81st 336 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.36 41st 381 89.2%
2018 83.80 26th 366 92.9%
2019 86.07 23rd 339 93.2%
2021 66.21 80th 322 75.2%
2022 69.72 77th 325 76.3%
2023 72.22 62nd 317 80.4%
2024 61.13 100th 316 68.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.59 73rd 382 80.9%
2018 69.50 81st 364 77.7%
2019 92.41 10th 338 97.0%
2021 88.51 21st 333 93.7%
2022 70.89 63rd 330 80.9%
2023 78.60 42nd 322 87.0%
2024 83.09 33rd 325 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Nichols Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.13 29th 382 92.4%
2018 81.20 42nd 374 88.8%
2019 90.03 15th 373 96.0%
2021 81.65 43rd 376 88.6%
2022 71.70 70th 373 81.2%
2023 77.73 59th 366 83.9%
2024 75.32 67th 367 81.7%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nichols 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 211 211
1990 226 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1992 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1993 197 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 177 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1996 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1997 203 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1999 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 234 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 233 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 203 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 203 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2005 190 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2006 193 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 202 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 219 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 227 0 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2010 230 0 4 1 3 0 0 0 238
2011 240 0 3 2 3 0 2 0 250
2012 227 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 233
2013 225 0 6 1 1 0 5 0 238
2014 236 1 6 1 0 0 3 0 247
2015 228 1 6 0 1 0 5 0 241
2016 218 0 7 1 1 0 5 0 232
2017 229 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 236
2018 230 0 3 1 0 0 7 0 241
2019 228 1 5 1 0 0 16 0 251
2020 223 2 5 1 0 0 15 0 246
2021 208 0 4 0 0 0 12 0 224
2022 216 1 1 2 1 0 10 0 231
2023 204 1 3 4 1 0 4 0 217

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 211 14.2 14.8 n/a
1990 227 14.4 15.7 18.9
1991 198 15.0 13.2 15.7
1992 201 13.1 15.3 16.9
1993 198 15.0 13.2 19.7
1994 178 11.9 15.0 23
1995 206 12.9 16.0 26.2
1996 206 12.9 16.0 26.2
1997 205 12.8 16.0 24.9
1998 199 13.2 15.1 28.1
1999 210 13.3 15.8 31.4
2000 238 17.1 13.9 31.5
2001 238 17.1 13.9 31.5
2002 205 16.3 12.6 32.2
2003 205 16.3 12.6 32.2
2004 202 16.3 12.4 37.1
2005 195 16.9 11.5 33.3
2006 195 15.7 12.4 30.3
2007 205 14.9 13.8 26.3
2008 226 14.2 15.9 31.4
2009 237 15.0 15.8 33.8
2010 238 14.6 16.2 31.5
2011 250 16.7 14.9 27.6
2012 233 14.6 15.8 27
2013 238 14.6 16.2 28.2
2014 247 15.3 16.1 27.9
2015 241 16.0 15.0 33.6
2016 232 16.0 14.5 40.9
2017 236 16.0 14.7 25.4
2018 241 15.0 16.0 41.9
2019 251 15.3 16.3 29.1
2020 246 16.3 15.0 29.7
2021 224 16.3 13.7 31.3
2022 231 16.3 14.1 n/a
2023 217 17.3 12.5 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 211 14.2 14.8 n/a
1990 227 14.4 15.7 18.9
1991 198 15.0 13.2 15.7
1992 201 13.1 15.3 16.9
1993 198 15.0 13.2 19.7
1994 178 11.9 15.0 23
1995 206 12.9 16.0 26.2
1996 206 12.9 16.0 26.2
1997 205 12.8 16.0 24.9
1998 199 13.2 15.1 28.1
1999 210 13.3 15.8 31.4
2000 238 17.1 13.9 31.5
2001 238 17.1 13.9 31.5
2002 205 16.3 12.6 32.2
2003 205 16.3 12.6 32.2
2004 202 16.3 12.4 37.1
2005 195 16.9 11.5 33.3
2006 195 15.7 12.4 30.3
2007 205 14.9 13.8 26.3
2008 226 14.2 15.9 31.4
2009 237 15.0 15.8 33.8
2010 238 14.6 16.2 31.5
2011 250 16.7 14.9 27.6
2012 233 14.6 15.8 27
2013 238 14.6 16.2 28.2
2014 247 15.3 16.1 27.9
2015 241 16.0 15.0 33.6
2016 232 16.0 14.5 40.9
2017 236 16.0 14.7 25.4
2018 241 15.0 16.0 41.9
2019 251 15.3 16.3 29.1
2020 246 16.3 15.0 29.7
2021 224 16.3 13.7 31.3
2022 231 16.3 14.1 n/a
2023 217 17.3 12.5 n/a

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,077 (9.2%) $10,576 (90.8%) $11,653

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 52nd of 368 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary School)71.167.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)52.658.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nichols Elementary School)81.647.1
 34.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)48.245.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary School)82.959.5
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)50.650.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nichols Elementary School)77.164.9
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)51.649.6
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Elementary School)54.143.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)4746.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nichols Elementary School)70.363.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)51.451.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Nichols Elementary School)59.543.9
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Cabell County Schools)38.337.3
 1%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students251217
 13.5%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White228204
 10.5%
Two or More Races164
 75%


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

Middle : Milton Middle School
High : Cabell Midland High School

Nichols Elementary School ranks 62nd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Nichols Elementary School.

Students at Nichols Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% 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 West Virginia Department of Education.

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