Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary

3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306

nichols.bcsd.com

960 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School, located in Bakersfield, California, is part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing district-aligned curricula, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. It strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in school activities. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and active parental involvement, Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential within the Bakersfield community.

960

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	806
Black	38
Asian	12
Two or More	3
American Indian	7

Hispanic
806 (84.0%)
White
94 (9.8%)
Black
38 (4.0%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5400
Website:	http://nichols.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 141

Grade 6 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	168
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	141
Grade 6	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	453	47.2%
Male	507	52.8%

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