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Nichols Elementary School

590 Division Street, Biloxi, MS, 39530

About Nichols Elementary School

Nichols Elementary School is a public early-learning campus in Biloxi, Mississippi, that serves pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. The school has about 206 students and focuses on basic academic and social growth in the early years of school. Nichols Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which is much lower than the district average. This lets teachers provide more personalized instruction and help in the classroom. The student body comprises 56% girls and 44% boys, indicating a balanced early-education community. Nichols Elementary focuses on early literacy, numeracy readiness, and positive learning habits that help students do well in later elementary grades. People in the Biloxi area often praise the school for its structured learning environment and its focus on helping young students grow. Nichols Elementary School is a small, supportive school with teachers who pay a lot of attention to their students, making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

Nichols Elementary School Contact Information

Address

590 Division Street, Biloxi, MS, 39530

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Phone

(228) 374-7250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
206
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 141 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nichols Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.24%
Asian 0.49%
Hispanic 14.56%
Black 47.09%
Two+ Races 12.62%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.24%
Asian
0.49%
Hispanic
14.56%
Black
47.09%
Two+ Races
12.62%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 206
56.31%
116 Female
43.69%
90 Male

Student Population

206 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

December 1, 2025 The school’s website announced its “5th Annual Winter Magic Festival” — part of holiday celebrations engaging students, families and the broader community.

December 2, 2025 Nichols Elementary announced “Holiday Music Events” for the season — a showcase of student musical talent and part of its festive school-community activities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any after-school programs at Nichols Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school offers extra activities, help with homework, and supervised playtime.

Q2. Do parents want to help out at school?

Ans. Families can help in the classroom, support school events, and join parent committees.

Q3. What kinds of music and art classes are there?

Ans. Students can take classes in visual arts, band, and choir.

Q4: What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. There are programs for physical education, health education, and learning about social and emotional issues.

Q5. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. The school has a student council, classroom helper jobs, and programs for students to help each other.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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